Expeditor

CB&I•Plainfield, IL

40d

About The Position

The Expeditor is responsible for initiating and maintaining contact with vendors after Purchase Order award. This includes phone, email and in-person contacts (if necessary) to obtain documents and material from vendors, and to ensure that they stay on-schedule for delivery. The role directly reports to the Sr Procurement Manager and routinely interacts with Engineering, Operations and Estimating.

Requirements

1-3 Years of relevant work experience, but will consider entry-level with a relevant degree
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred).
Business presence and polish
Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment

Responsibilities

Proactively embraces and promotes the company's HSE requirement's and culture
Monitors issuance of Purchase Orders from buyers and begins communication with Vendors to ensure they follow the commercial requirements of the order (primarily schedule, document deliverables, and delivery of goods).
Issues initial contact email to vendors after PO issuance, listing requirements, expectations and key contacts.
Follows up periodically during the execution of the order to ensure schedule is being maintained by the vendor and deliverables are being provided.
When nearing shipment, coordinates with vendor and CB&I Logistics, when necessary, to ensure proper pick-up and delivery of the goods.
Oversees closeout of the order, including payment of invoices, receipt of all deliverables and receiving of the goods in the system.
When necessary, escalates vendor problems, delays and questions both within the vendor, and internally within CB&I with other functions, buyers and Procurement Managers to assist with getting resolution and keeping the vendor on schedule.
Keeps detailed notes regarding vendor status and communication in reporting systems.
Represents the department in meetings with other functions/management.
Proactively recommends, supports, and implements improvements to tools, systems and software to improve efficiency and maximize autonomy.
Effectively exemplify the company's Leadership Competencies
Actively seeks and utilizes an effective mentoring relationship(s)
Establishes medium and long term career and personal development goals
Enthusiastically seeks and accepts tasks and projects in rotations that allow for maximum experience and growth