Material Expeditor

Kent; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 23,070 - 30,760; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking an experienced professional for the role of Expeditor in Oman. You will be crucial in expediting procurement activities for oil and gas EPC projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. Your responsibilities include monitoring supplier progress and coordinating with engineering and construction teams to prioritize critical deliveries.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in expediting, a strong understanding of vendor manufacturing processes, and the ability to work under pressure. This is a full-time position based at the Head Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in expediting, procurement, or supply chain within oil & gas EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of vendor manufacturing processes for various equipment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Expedite purchase orders aligned with project schedules.
• Monitor supplier progress and review vendor schedules.
• Coordinate with various teams to mitigate delivery delays.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain management

Vendor manufacturing processes

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Job Description

Role Scope

Responsible for expediting procurement activities for oil and gas EPC projects, ensuring the timely delivery of critical materials, equipment, and services in line with project schedules and construction priorities. The Expeditor acts as a key interface between suppliers, procurement, engineering, and project teams to monitor order progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve delays.

The role requires a strong understanding of long‑lead equipment, vendor manufacturing processes, and logistics constraints typical to oil and gas projects. The incumbent ensures full visibility of order status, supports compliance with contractual delivery terms, and contributes to maintaining project schedule integrity.

Responsibilities

• Expedite purchase orders for oil & gas equipment and bulk materials, ensuring alignment with EPC project schedules
• Monitor supplier progress across engineering, procurement, fabrication, inspection, and shipment stages
• Review vendor schedules and progress reports to ensure adherence to contractual milestones
• Proactively follow up with suppliers to mitigate delays in engineering deliverables, material procurement, and fabrication
• Coordinate closely with engineering, QA/QC, logistics, and construction teams to prioritize critical deliveries
• Identify potential risks to on‑time delivery and implement corrective actions with suppliers
• Conduct supplier visits, shop expediting, and progress meetings where required
• Ensure timely submission of vendor documentation (drawings, datasheets, inspection reports) as per project requirements
• Track and report expediting status, highlighting critical and delayed items to project stakeholders
• Support inspection and logistics coordination to ensure smooth material flow to site
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, specifications, and oil & gas industry standards
• Maintain accurate expediting records within ERP/project systems
• Contribute to supplier performance evaluations, focusing on delivery reliability and responsiveness
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in expediting, procurement, or supply chain within oil & gas EPC projects
• Strong understanding of vendor manufacturing processes for equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, valves, rotating equipment, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of project execution phases (engineering, procurement, construction) and material criticality
• Experience in managing long‑lead items and working with international suppliers
• Familiarity with expediting techniques, inspection coordination, and logistics interfaces
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work under schedule pressure in a fast‑paced project environment

Behavioural Competency

At Kent, we’re invested in supporting you to learn and grow. In this role, you will demonstrate accountability and urgency in managing critical deliveries that directly impact project timelines. You will develop a deep understanding of oil & gas project drivers, enabling you to proactively identify risks and implement effective solutions.

As a key member of the project team, you will collaborate cross‑functionally, support new initiatives, guide less experienced colleagues, and continuously challenge inefficiencies to enhance expediting and supply chain performance.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6028
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Head Office: Building No.4, Al Khobar, 34236, SA