Procurement Expeditor

COBRA INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES INC•Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a contract Procurement Expeditor to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services required for solar construction projects. The role tracks and drives purchase orders from issuance through delivery, coordinating with suppliers, logistics, and site teams to prevent schedule delays and work stoppages. The Procurement Expeditor works closely with project management, site/construction, warehouse/logistics, engineering, QA/QC, and suppliers, and reports to the Owner’s Procurement Manager. The role also supports receiving, documentation control, supplier issue resolution, compliance with specifications, and reporting on purchase order status and delivery risks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in procurement or expediting within construction or industrial projects.
Strong follow-up, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to read and understand purchase orders, delivery terms (Incoterms), lead times, and basic technical specifications.
Proficiency in MS Excel.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work under schedule pressure.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor open purchase orders, confirm supplier acknowledgments, and keep committed delivery dates aligned with the project schedule.
Track critical and long-lead items, maintain a high-risk materials tracker, and escalate risks early.
Follow up with suppliers on manufacturing status, readiness, dispatch, and expected arrival.
Coordinate shipping and delivery windows, site access requirements, unloading needs, and delivery documentation.
Coordinate with the on-site project Owner’s Representative team on receiving and resolve shortages, damages, or incorrect items.
Maintain records of requisitions, quotes, purchase orders, acknowledgments, packing lists, delivery notes, invoices, warranties, and certificates.
Support approved material substitutions, purchase order revisions, and change documentation.
Address late deliveries, partial shipments, damage claims, returns, and credit notes, and follow corrective actions with suppliers.
Verify items meet specifications, approved brands, and required quality and HSE documentation.
Provide daily or weekly status reports on open purchase orders, delayed items, and risks to procurement and project teams.