Lead Expeditor (Contract)

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Lead Expeditor for a 12-month contract in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas project environments, with a focus on vendor management and process improvement. Duties include leading expediting activities, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas project environments.
• At least 3 years in an expediting role.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor expediting activities to ensure materials are delivered on time.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify process gaps.
• Monitor vendor progress and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Vendor management

Process improvement

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Position : Lead Expeditor

Employment : Contract (12 months)

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : Kuala Lumpur office

Scope of Works

• Lead vendor expediting activities to ensure all materials and equipment are delivered according to the required dates stated in the Purchase Orders (POs).
• Collaborate with business users and internal stakeholders including Project Management, Commercial, Finance, and Legal teams to identify process gaps and implement corrective or preventive actions.
• Conduct periodical reviews on Vendor Performance Evaluation, ensuring that supplier performance is measured, documented, and addressed in a timely manner.
• Monitor vendor progress and delivery status, ensuring that manufacturing, inspection, shipment, and documentation activities comply with project requirements.
• Identify potential delays or risks and initiate appropriate mitigation measures in consultation with relevant departments.
• Facilitate effective communication between vendors and internal teams to resolve technical, commercial, or logistical issues that may affect delivery timelines.
• Maintain up-to-date expediting reports and material tracking logs, highlighting critical items and providing progress summaries for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and recommending process enhancements to strengthen supply chain efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and HSE standards throughout the expediting process.
• Provide guidance and support to junior expeditors or project team members involved in material management activities.

Requirement(s)

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas project environments, with at least 3 years in an expediting role.
• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process