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