Supply Chain Expediter

Supply Chain Expediter

Join our dynamic team for a crucial role in one of the largest transnational infrastructure projects in East Africa. As a Supply Chain Expediter, you will ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment for a major oil and gas pipeline project, contributing to sustainable energy solutions in the region.

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Work period: Full-Time (Monday-Friday)
• Duration: 3-6 months
• Location: UAE

Role Overview

• Monitor progress of all purchase orders and long‑lead items to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain structured follow‑up with suppliers on production status, documentation, inspections, and shipment readiness.
• Identify delays or constraints early and escalation to project controls, procurement, and technical teams.
• Use mechanical engineering knowledge to understand fabrication stages for instruments, valves, piping systems, static and rotating equipment, skids, and mechanical packages.
• Support clarification of technical queries from suppliers in coordination with engineering teams.
• Validate vendor progress reports against actual manufacturing status.
• Ensure all vendor documentation is submitted in line with the project document schedule (drawings, manuals, ITPs, inspection records, MDRs).
• Ensure EPS Contractor maintains up‑to‑date expediting logs and dashboards in the EPS systems.
• Prepare weekly progress reports, highlighting risks and recommended mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure shipment plans, export documentation, and compliance with project requirements.
• Confirm inspection hold points, FAT schedules, release notes, and readiness for shipment.
• Track material from vendor to delivery at site or warehouse, ensuring compliance with preservation and packing standards.
• Interface with engineering, QA/QC, procurement, project controls, and site teams to maintain alignment on delivery priorities.
• Support planners with updates on material readiness and forecasted delivery dates.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and progress meetings as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Seller expediting
• Buyer expediting
• Materials & Equipment Management
• Mechanical Engineering Knowledge
• Understanding of Mechanical Packaged Equipment
• Ability to Interpret Engineering Drawings, Schematics, and Specifications
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong Communication Skills
• Risk Management Skills
• Supplier Performance Management

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• 10 years of expediting experience, ideally within a major operator or Tier 1 EPC supporting oil & gas projects.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

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