Expeditor

Metlen Plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking an Expeditor to monitor and expedite the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and supplier documentation for the EGL1 project in the UK.

You will work closely with procurement, logistics, engineering and site teams to identify delays, drive supplier performance, and ensure schedules are achieved. Strong SAP and Excel skills, plus experience in large-scale energy infrastructure, are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Expeditor or procurement coordination within construction/energy EPC environments.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Strong understanding of procurement, manufacturing, logistics and material management.
• Ability to interpret project schedules and assess delivery delays impact.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with large-scale power/renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Knowledge of QA processes and supplier documentation management.
• Experience conducting supplier visits and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier progress against purchase order requirements and delivery schedules.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Identify potential delays and risks to material deliveries and implement recovery plans.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, Logistics, and Construction teams.
• Track and report the status of all materials, equipment, and vendor documentation.
• Ensure supplier documentation such as drawings, certifications, inspection reports, and test records are submitted in line with project requirements.
• Attend supplier meetings, progress reviews, and expediting visits as required.
• Support logistics planning by confirming readiness for shipment and delivery to site.
• Produce weekly and monthly expediting reports highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Escalate critical issues affecting project schedule or delivery commitments.
• Maintain accurate records within project procurement and material management systems.

Skills

Expeditor experience

Procurement coordination

Logistics management

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

About the Role

The Expeditor is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, and expediting the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and supplier documentation required for the successful execution of the EGL1 project. Working closely with procurement, logistics, engineering, suppliers, and site teams, the Expeditor will proactively identify potential delays, drive supplier performance, and ensure that project schedules are achieved.

Your role will encompass:

• Monitor supplier progress against purchase order requirements and delivery schedules.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to ensure manufacturing, testing, documentation, and delivery milestones are achieved.
• Identify potential delays and risks to material deliveries and implement recovery plans where required.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, Logistics, and Construction teams to ensure alignment of priorities.
• Track and report the status of all critical materials, equipment, and vendor documentation.
• Ensure supplier documentation such as drawings, certifications, inspection reports, and test records are submitted in line with project requirements.
• Attend supplier meetings, progress reviews, and expediting visits as required.
• Support logistics planning by confirming readiness for shipment and delivery to project sites.
• Produce weekly and monthly expediting reports highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Escalate critical issues affecting project schedule or delivery commitments.
• Maintain accurate records within project procurement and material management systems.

What you bring to the role:

• Previous experience in an Expeditor, Procurement Coordinator, Materials Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, or Project Controls role within a construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities, oil & gas, or EPC environment.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Strong understanding of procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and material management processes.
• Ability to interpret project schedules and understand the impact of delivery delays.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience working on large-scale power transmission, renewable energy, HVDC, substations, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes, inspections, and supplier documentation management.
• Experience conducting supplier visits and performance reviews.

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