Expeditor

Saipem; Doha; On-site; QAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Corporate benefits

Office-based 45 hours/week

Job summary

Saipem in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Project Expeditor responsible for monitoring and expediting supplier deliveries, ensuring PO compliance and on-time material delivery for complex projects.

You will liaise with vendors, manage schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, and logistics, maintain accurate records in SAP, and support milestone forecasting and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and expediting for engineering projects.
• Strong data analysis capabilities and reporting.
• Excellent vendor and supplier relationship skills.
• Collaborative work with project teams and departments.
• Detail-oriented with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Review Purchase Order and contract docs to detect discrepancies.
• Contact Vendors to confirm PO receipt and issue acknowledgments.
• Ensure vendor schedule covers all supply cycle phases and dates.
• Facilitate interface between Vendors and Saipem functions.
• Provide reliable status updates on supply progress.
• Monitor supply chain phases to identify delays and mitigate.
• Ensure timely shipping documents for goods transport.
• Identify and manage dual-use items.
• Update SAP with accurate progress data.
• Issue Goods Receipts and forecast milestone dates.
• Assist in evaluating delay reasons for Liquidated Damages.
• Support vendor variation requests/claims.
• Issue vendor performance feedback per policy.

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future. We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as "One Company", our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.

Purpose of the position

As Project Expedor you are responsible for monitoring and following up with suppliers to ensure materials, equipment, and required documentation are delivered on time and in line with project and Purchase Order requirements.

Job Tasks

• Review Purchase Order and all the contractual documentation in order to detect discrepancies and prevent any misunderstanding that could potentially cause delays
• Contact the Vendor to check correct receipt and interpretation of the Purchase Order, expediting the issuance of acknowledge of the order
• Ensure that the vendor supply schedule covers all the supply cycle phases (engineering, procurement, construction, inspection, preparation for shipment and transport) and its compliance with contract delivery terms and dates
• Facilitate the interface between Vendors and Saipem Functions involved in the supply chain activities
• Provide reliable and up-to-date information on supply progress status according to the delivery criticality
• Monitor all supply chain phases to timely identify and manage any potential cause of delay, and mitigate delays already detected
• Ensure timely availability of suitable shipping documentation to allow the shipping and transportation of the purchased materials
• Ensure timely identification and management of "dual use"
• Guarantee SAP exhaustive and punctual updating
• Ensure the correct issuance of Goods Receipts and release of achieved Milestones. Ensure continuous correct forecasting of Milestones achievement as well as Goods expected delivery dates
• Support Liquidated Damages competent function to properly evaluate the reason of delay
• Support competent function in the definition of Vendor variation request/claims
• Issue vendor performance feedback as per Saipem Vendor Management process

Industry Knowledge

Familiarity with industries such as construction, manufacturing, or oil and gas.

Technical Skills

Supply Chain Management : Strong understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics. Software Proficiency : Proficiency in supply chain management software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Office Suite.

Data Analysis

Ability to analyze data and generate reports related to procurement and inventory levels.

Vendor Relations

Excellent communication skills for building relationships with suppliers and negotiating terms.

Team Collaboration

Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and other departments to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-Oriented : Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in order processing and inventory management.
• Problem-Solving : Proactive approach to identifying issues in the supply chain and developing solutions.
• Time Management : Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Track and expedite the delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies to project sites.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate reorders as necessary to prevent shortages.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of procurement activities, delivery schedules, and inventory status.

What We Can Offer To You

• Permanent Contract - Project-based position
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
• Working Hours: Office-based with 45 hours/weekly
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Location: Doha, Qatar

We embrace diversity!

At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us!

Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

Find out more in our career page here and our Instagram profile here.

One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.

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