Expeditor

Job description / Role

Expeditor - 6 month contract

We are currently working with an Oil & Gas Operator conducting production and exploration operations in the Middle East. Due to continuous growth, our client is seeking an experienced Expeditor to be based in one of the Middle East's hot spots on a 6 month contract.

As an experienced Expeditor, you will report directly to the Procurement Manager with the responsibility of timely follow up and delivery monitoring of equipment used on site with the oil processing plants e.g. stationary and rotating equipment, valves, E&I materials, piping packages and other equipment related to upstream work, in accordance with project schedule, best principles of procurement and company policies.

- Other responsibilities include:

- Lead interactions between Vendors, Engineering, Project Management, QC & Production/Site Team during entire Purchase Order execution phase;

- Ensure to obtain from Vendor all necessary documents for review and approval prior to fabrication, till approval for manufacturing;

- Coordinate supplies weekly/monthly progress reports and their circulation within the Project Team;

- Cooperate with QC manager at TPI (Third Party Inspection Agency) for Vendors facilities tests and inspections till positive FAT

- Proactively identify and mitigate risks at all stages of Procurement Expediting;

- Interface with PMT team, Engineering, Manufacturing, QA/QC and Accounting to achieve performance Procurement Expediting objectives.

- Evaluate and record Vendor performances through company system.

Our client provides a competitive expat package including tax free salary, accommodation, flights and other benefits.

Candidates with immediate availability or 1 month's notice would be preferred.
Should you wish to discuss the role in more detail then please forward your CV immediately.

Requirements

Suitable candidates must be degree qualified with 5 years experience in a similar position within the Oil & Gas industry. You must be able to work within a team in developing improved work processes as well be competent in MS Office and planning SW (MS Project as minimum). Fluent English is a must for this role.

Candidates with immediate availability or 1 months notice would be preferred.

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.