Expeditor - Houston, Texas, United States - CB&I

Description

Company

Overview:
CB&I is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals.

With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview:
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.


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


Qualifications:
1-3 Years of relevant work experience, but will consider entry-level with a relevant degree

BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred).

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.

Skills and Behaviors:
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