Senior Expeditor

Lycopodium; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Expeditor to ensure timely delivery of materials for mining projects. The role involves coordinating with vendors and internal teams to manage procurement activities, resolve issues, and maintain schedules. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience in expediting or supply chain roles. The company offers a supportive culture focused on career progression and flexibility.

Benefits

Career progression

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in expediting, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably in the mining, oil & gas, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Proven track record in project-based expediting, including vendor management and logistics coordination.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of equipment, materials, and documentation.
• Follow up with vendors and suppliers on production progress, shipment schedules, and outstanding items.
• Identify potential delays and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive problem-solver

Collaborative team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

With offices in Australia, Canada, Africa and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a Senior Expeditor to join our growing Project Service team in Mississauga, Ontario.

Reporting to the Procurement & Contracts Manager the Senior Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of equipment, materials, and services critical to the success of mining projects. This role requires proactive coordination with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to mitigate delays, resolve issues, and maintain the project schedule.

The tasks you'll perform

• Monitor and track procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of equipment, materials, and documentation.
• Follow up with vendors and suppliers on production progress, shipment schedules, and outstanding items.
• Identify potential delays and implement mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct regular progress reviews with vendors to assess their performance and compliance with project timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies or bottlenecks promptly.
• Coordinate closely with procurement, logistics, engineering, and construction teams to align material delivery with project schedules.
• Ensure vendor documentation is submitted and approved as per requirements.
• Manage change orders or variations in delivery timelines due to project adjustments.
• Prepare and distribute expediting reports, including status updates, potential risks, and mitigation plans.
• Maintain detailed records of all interactions, communications, and agreements with vendors.
• Escalate unresolved issues to management as required.

The expertise you'll bring

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach.
• Collaborative team player with leadership capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in expediting, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably in the mining, oil & gas, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Proven track record in project-based expediting, including vendor management and logistics coordination.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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