Senior Expeditor

EHIF; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Expeditor for their Abu Dhabi office. This full-time role involves monitoring purchase orders, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with project schedules. Ideal candidates should have 7–12 years of expediting experience in the energy sector, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-profile projects while contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care

Professional development plans tailored to individual needs

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years expediting experience in EPCM, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement, engineering workflows, and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of international logistics, Incoterms, and export/import requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track all purchase orders to ensure adherence to schedules.
• Conduct proactive expediting via supplier visits and reporting.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Construction teams.

Skills

Strong vendor management & negotiation

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical and reporting skills

Proficiency in project management tools

Education

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Material tracking software

Job description

Senior Expeditor – UAE

Wood is recruiting an experienced Senior Expeditor to join our UAE business unit, part of the Engineering team within the Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position is full‑time office based at our Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets.

Our clients and projects: This fast‑track, schedule‑oriented design project aims to take over the existing asset and maximize production in two phases. Phase 1 restores, upgrades, and develops the current plant (CPF1), including restoration of CPF1 capacity, building a new export pipeline, restoring CPF1 integrity, flaring elimination, new flowlines, pads, electrification for new wells, debottlenecking, and safety upgrades.

What We Offer

• Meaningful projects delivered to high‑profile clients in Iraq.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with employee networks that give all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Professional development plans tailored to individual needs.
• Global connections to experts worldwide.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group life and personal accident insurance with life assurance cover.
• Employee share plan allowing purchase of Wood shares with company match.
• Long‑service award recognising loyalty at 5‑year milestones.

Expediting & Supplier Management

• Monitor and track all purchase orders, ensuring adherence to schedules and obligations.
• Conduct proactive expediting via supplier visits, calls, and progress reporting to identify potential delays.
• Review supplier production, fabrication, inspection/testing plans, and shipping arrangements.
• Escalate critical delays and develop recovery plans with suppliers.
• Ensure vendor documents (drawings, data sheets, test reports, QA/QC documentation) are submitted and approved per requirements.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Construction to align material readiness with milestones.
• Attend project progress meetings and provide expediting status updates and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with logistics on packing, transportation, customs documentation, and delivery sequencing.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain expediting logs, vendor progress reports, fabrication status charts, and delivery forecasts.
• Prepare weekly/monthly expediting reports for project management.
• Track and close all non‑conformances related to supplier performance or documentation.

Schedule & Risk Management

• Identify schedule threats early and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support development and maintenance of procurement schedules and material tracking tools.
• Participate in vendor kick‑off and pre‑inspection meetings to communicate schedule requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Verify supplier adherence to contractual, technical, and quality requirements.
• Interface with QA/QC inspectors to coordinate inspections, witness points, and release activities.
• Ensure compliance with EPCM procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

What Makes You Remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals. Even if you don't match every statement below but possess some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 7–12+ years expediting experience, preferably in EPCM, oil & gas, mining, power, infrastructure, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement, engineering workflows, and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of international logistics, Incoterms, and export/import requirements.
• Proficiency in project management tools, ERP systems, and material tracking software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong vendor management & negotiation.
• Schedule‑driven, proactive, and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• High sense of urgency and accountability.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast‑paced multi‑project environments.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.