At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure timely delivery of construction materials and manage supplier communications.
- Company: Dynamic company in the oil & gas sector with a focus on major projects.
- Benefits: Competitive PAYE, potential for extension, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Play a key role in project success and develop valuable skills in supply chain management.
- Qualifications: Experience in expediting and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Role – Expeditor Aberdeen, 5 days in office a week. PAYE, until end of December 20206 (possibility of extension).
Role Summary
Expeditor is essential during the final project phase to ensure timely delivery of critical construction materials. This role is responsible for direct and frequent remote contact with suppliers, proactive follow-up on outstanding purchase orders, early identification of potential delays, and maintaining accurate, up-to-date data in the client’s STAR FSM system (including PO receipts, delivery dates, and due date adjustments). Expeditor will play a critical role in mitigating supply chain risks, maintaining construction momentum, ensuring schedule adherence, and driving efficient project completion.
Accountabilities
- Contact suppliers regularly by phone, email, or video conference to confirm order status, progress, and shipment schedules, escalating issues as required.
- Proactively follow up on overdue items and implement recovery actions with suppliers to avoid impact on project schedule.
- Identify and report bottlenecks, highlighting risks to project management with recommended solutions.
- Maintain accurate expediting data in STAR FSM, including PO receipt status, promised delivery dates, and due date adjustments.
- Produce clear, accurate, and regular Excel-based expediting reports, including pivot tables and dashboards, to highlight critical items, overdue deliveries, and trends.
- Liaise closely with engineering, logistics, site team, document control, finance and purchasing to resolve material issues affecting construction or commissioning.
- Support management in vendor performance reviews and track implementation of supplier recovery plans.
- Handle 100-150 POs simultaneously.
- Full accountability from the time PO is issued until the cargo is packed for collection.
- Post-delivery support ‑ resolve any discrepancies, shortages, or warranty issues.
- Documentation follow-up for the POs assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience in expediting for major capital projects, preferably in oil & gas, offshore, or large EPC environments.
- Strong skills in Excel and data management ‑ ability to build and maintain detailed expediting trackers, reports and visual dashboards.
- Hands‑on experience with procurement systems such as STAR FSM or similar ERP tools.
- Excellent communication skills with confidence to engage suppliers directly and drive action.
- Self‑motivated, well organized, and capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Expeditor employer: NES Fircroft
As an Expeditor in Aberdeen, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the timely delivery of critical construction materials, contributing directly to the success of major capital projects. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that values proactive communication and problem-solving, offering employees opportunities for professional growth and development within the oil and gas sector. With a focus on employee well-being and a supportive environment, we provide a rewarding workplace where your contributions are recognised and valued.
