Expeditor
Job Description
Overview / Responsibilities
Due to anticipated growth throughout 2023, Wood is currently inviting applications for a Expeditor with experience in the oil and gas industry for our team in Abu Dhabi.
Responsiblities
- Expedite Purchase Orders to ensure that they are delivered within project schedules
- Liaise with client appointed Freight Forwarder
- Produce Expediting Status Reports
- Prioritise Purchase Orders that require Expediting
- Contact vendors to establish the status of a Purchase Order
- Provide projects with feedback on the current delivery status of a Purchase Order
- Peform site visits when required
- Notify project personnel of any potential “slippages” to the agreed schedule
- Negotiate improved delivery / recovery plans when required
- Update the Procurement System with revised delivery dates when required
- Perform other tasks as directed by line manager
Skills / Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in an Engineering discipline
- Minimum of 12 years experience in the Oil and Gas industries
- Good expediting experience in the Middle East region
- Direct purchasing on a global basis
- Strong Team Player with Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
