Associate Expediting Technician

at  CBI Careers

Overview:
The Associate Expediting Tech is responsible for supporting lead expeditor 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 requirements 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).
• 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.
• Follow up with the vendors for the timely submission of the documents requires as per the purchase orders but not limited to : ITP, Procedures, Invoices,
• 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 the reporting systems.
• Support 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.
• Resolve open POs deliveries.
• Arrange and attend weekly meeting for documentation and PO close-out.

Local Requirements:
Targeting UAE nationals for this position to start and develop carrier in the supply chain management
Qualifications:
Entry level position / Fresh Graduate willing to pursue career in the field of Supply chain Management

Skills and Behaviors:

• Adaptability and Agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments.
• Strong Communication - Written and Oral
• Advanced Computer Skills or ability to quickly learn – Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, macros, etc), Databases and MS Office
• Comprehension of contract terms and conditions language
• Proficiency in Mathematics and analysis of cost-benefits, and value-based decision making
• Strong Organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Problem Solver
• Positive attitude

• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s HSE requirements 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).
• 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.
• Follow up with the vendors for the timely submission of the documents requires as per the purchase orders but not limited to : ITP, Procedures, Invoices,
• 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 the reporting systems.
• Support 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.
• Resolve open POs deliveries.
• Arrange and attend weekly meeting for documentation and PO close-out