Operations Expeditor

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Aberdeen is seeking an Operations Expeditor to manage supplier purchase orders, ensuring timely processing and effective supplier management. The role involves reviewing orders, handling expirations, and working closely with suppliers to maintain operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and project management skills along with relevant experience in supplier expediting.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier expediting is essential.
• Strong communication and project management skills required.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and import/export regulations needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage placement and expediting of supplier purchase orders.
• Ensure timely supplier acknowledgements and resolve delays.
• Compile reports and actively participate in supplier reviews.

Skills

Supplier expediting

Time management

Project management

IT proficiency

Strong communication

Knowledge of ISO standards

Understanding of import & export terms

Job description

Were looking for an operations professional with experience in supplier expediting, to join an independent valve specialist that partners with the industry’s leading manufacturers.

As an Operations Expeditor, you'll take responsibility for all operations purchase orders (excluding PSV), ensuring that all purchase orders are up to date and easily interpreted by the Operations Focal Point and Contract Engineers. Your key duties are: Placement of Supplier Purchase Orders | Expediting of Purchase Orders | Supplier Management

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Placement of Supplier Purchase Orders
  Review handovers from Sales to Operations
  Raise and verify all supplier purchase orders, except for PSV work orders, prior to sending
  Update purchase order status to clearly define their current stage
  Participate in the technical review of predetermined work orders to understand expediting requirements
  Obtain internal supplier approvals for new suppliers
  Obtain prices for consumables and paint supplies, then place orders via internal work orders
• Expediting of Purchase Orders
  Obtain supplier acknowledgements in a timely manner
  Regularly expedite all purchase orders except PSV work orders
  Carry out external escalation within the supplier company to resolve delays
  Communicate delays that impact client order acknowledgements
  Record all communication regarding specific purchase orders in the company CMS notes
  Ensure Due Dates are correct on purchase orders at all times
  Capture supplier performance data to assist in reviews
  Organise transport to and from suppliers
• Supplier Management
  Compile information and issue reports to the Operations Focal Point monthly
  Participate actively in supplier review meetings to increase confidence and reliability
  Raise issues with supplier goods and advise when they should be put on hold or released for payment

Skills & Experience

• Experience in supplier expediting
• Time management skills
• Project management skills
• IT proficiency
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of ISO standards
• Understanding of import & export terms and conditions

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom