Expeditor

KBR, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides solutions across the asset life cycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical expertise, energy transition solutions, design capabilities, and smart solutions for planned and operating assets. The Expeditor monitors procurement and supplier deliverables to support project schedules and ensure compliance with purchase order terms and conditions. Under general and occasional direct supervision, the role performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts in the field, analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures, and continues to develop advanced skills. The role tracks equipment and bulk material procurements, coordinates with suppliers and project teams, maintains procurement records and reporting, and helps resolve delivery and documentation issues. It also supports invoice processing by verifying contractual milestones and delivery requirements, monitors supplier performance and schedule risks, and maintains communication among suppliers, engineering, construction, and project controls teams.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of EPC expediting experience or related industry experience.
Extensive knowledge of EPC procurement and expediting practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience facilitating project meetings and conference calls with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and track major equipment, minor equipment, and bulk material procurements for compliance with purchase order terms, conditions, and project schedules.
Expedite supplier deliverables and engineering data to ensure timely submission, review, and return of required documents.
Coordinate and conduct meetings with project teams, engineering personnel, and suppliers to review procurement and expediting progress.
Maintain detailed procurement files, records, and documentation for assigned purchase orders.
Update and maintain expediting status reports and procurement tracking systems.
Use Integrated Project Management System (IPMS) and Documentum to monitor and manage supplier data, drawings, and document workflows.
Collaborate with construction teams to resolve overages, shortages, damaged materials, and quarantined equipment issues.
Support Accounts Payable by verifying contractual milestones and delivery requirements before invoice payment processing.
Monitor supplier performance and identify potential schedule risks, delays, or documentation issues.
Coordinate communication among suppliers, engineering, construction, and project controls teams throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Lead project meetings and conference calls to communicate status, resolve issues, and maintain schedules.
Monitor client-driven changes and update management about supply chain status, procurement progress, and potential impacts to project execution.
Analyze and resolve procurement and expediting challenges using industry best practices and established EPC methodologies.
Identify process improvement opportunities and enhance procurement and expediting workflows.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to less experienced team members as needed.
Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, material delivery, and project schedule commitments.