Job Description

Expeditor

JOB-10044726

Anticipated Start Date

Aug. 21, 2025

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract 

Employer Info

Our client specializes in the engineering and fabrication of rig systems, wellbore technologies, and completion and production solutions.

Job Summary

We are looking for a temporary Purchasing Expeditor to work through the end of 2025. This role serves as a liaison between the purchasing team and suppliers, resolving delivery issues, updating delivery schedules, and supporting production planning by prioritizing critical items.

Job Description

• Track, trace, and expedite delivery of purchase orders by reviewing daily activity reports and contacting suppliers and shippers to ensure that merchandise, supplies, and equipment are forwarded on the specified shipping date
• Monitor and manage shipments until completion
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of shipments & documentation
• Communicate with Sales and the Operations Team as needed to determine and relay delivery information
• Assists other departments with problem resolution involving discrepancies between purchase order, delivered quantity, quality and/or price
• Maintain up-to-date PO delivery dates and aftermarket SO ship dates in ERP system
• Resolution on material returns, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes with suppliers
• Escalation of complex issues to the Procurement Leader
• The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements

Skills Required

• Prior experience in purchasing or expediting
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in ERP system and Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  

Top Skills Required:

• Profound understanding of supply chain
• Must have at least 1-2 years of experience specifically with purchasing and expediting
• Previous ERP system experience (1-2 years); JDE is highly preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Great computer skills overall
• Must have a high attention to detail
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be adaptable and have a high willingness to learn

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School diploma or GED
  

Additional Requirements

• Schedule: Day Shift, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (with 1 hour lunchbreak). No overtime expected

Pay Rate/Salary

• $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other charaacteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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