Materials Expeditor for Major Energy Projects

Metlen; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals in the United Kingdom seeks an Expeditor to monitor, coordinate and expedite the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and supplier documentation for the EGL1 project. You will work closely with procurement, logistics, engineering, suppliers and site teams to drive performance and keep schedules on track.

You will identify delays, implement recovery plans, and produce weekly expediting reports while ensuring supplier documentation and milestones are met, supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in Expeditor, Procurement Coordinator, Materials Coordinator, or similar within construction/energy EPC.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Understanding of procurement, manufacturing, logistics and material management processes.
• Ability to interpret project schedules and assess impact of delays.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.

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 to align 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 as required.
• Attend supplier meetings, progress reviews, and expediting visits as needed.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals in the United Kingdom seeks an Expeditor to monitor, coordinate and expedite the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and supplier documentation for the EGL1 project. You will work closely with procurement, logistics, engineering, suppliers and site teams to drive performance and keep schedules on track.

You will identify delays, implement recovery plans, and produce weekly expediting reports while ensuring supplier documentation and milestones are met, supporting