Division Head - Expediting (Shipyard)

WTS Energy; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WTS Energy is seeking a Division Head - Expediting in Saudi Arabia to lead expediting activities, review POs, and ensure on-time delivery of materials and services in line with contracts and policies. The role requires strong ERP knowledge (SAP/Oracle), extensive experience in expediting/procurement within heavy industry, and leadership capabilities to guide the expediting team toward schedule integrity.

You will develop expediting strategies, coordinate with suppliers, and mentor a team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 12–18 years of relevant experience in expediting, procurement, or supply chain roles, with exposure to leadership or supervisory capacity within a shipyard, marine, EPC, or heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify supplier acknowledgment of Purchase Orders and assess feasibility of promised delivery dates.
• Develop expediting strategies and follow-up plans for critical Purchase Orders.
• Advise Purchasing team on preferred Incoterms and payment milestone structures.
• Coordinate GRN (Goods Receipt Note) posting, logistics arrangements, payments, and OSD closure.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the expediting team.

Skills

ERP systems knowledge

Incoterms knowledge

Payment terms knowledge

Contractual conditions understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Division Head - Expediting is responsible for reviewing Purchase Orders (POs), applying strong ERP knowledge, and interpreting terms and conditions to ensure accurate and timely execution of procurement activities. This role leads and assigns Purchase Orders across the expediting team to guarantee on-time delivery of materials and services to the required destination, in full compliance with company policies and procedures, while safeguarding quality and schedule integrity throughout the supply chain.

Key Accountabilities:

• Verify supplier acknowledgment of Purchase Orders and assess feasibility of promised delivery dates.
• Develop expediting strategies and follow-up plans for critical Purchase Orders.
• Advise Purchasing team on preferred Incoterms and payment milestone structures.
• Coordinate GRN (Goods Receipt Note) posting, logistics arrangements, payments, and OSD closure.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the expediting team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 12-18 years of relevant experience in expediting, procurement, or supply chain roles, with exposure to leadership or supervisory capacity within a shipyard, marine, EPC, or heavy industrial environment.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of Incoterms, payment terms, and commercial/contractual conditions.