Expeditor

Cb&I Llc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an Expeditor to initiate and maintain contact with vendors after PO award, ensuring that schedules, documentation, and delivery requirements are met.

Reporting to the Sr Procurement Manager, you will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Estimating, issue kickoff emails, monitor progress, escalate issues, and help improve procurement tools and processes.

A BA/BS in a related field and 1–3 years of experience are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 1‑3 years of procurement/expediter experience or entry level with degree.
• Ability to complete pre-employment requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain vendor contact after PO award to obtain required documents and ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Issue initial contact emails listing requirements, expectations, and key contacts.
• Monitor PO progress, follow up on milestones, and escalate issues to keep vendors on schedule.
• Coordinate with CB&I Logistics for pick‑up and delivery as shipments near completion.
• Oversee order closeout, including payment processing and receipt of deliverables.
• Maintain detailed vendor status notes in reporting systems.
• Represent procurement in cross‑functional meetings and seek process improvements.
• Support leadership competencies and professional development activities.
• Assist with mentoring, rotations, and growth opportunities within the team.

Skills

Vendor communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Relationship building

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The Expeditor is responsible for initiating and maintaining contact with vendors after Purchase Order award. This includes phone, email and in-person contacts (if necessary) to obtain documents and material from vendors, and to ensure that they stay on-schedule for delivery. The role directly reports to the Sr Procurement Manager and routinely interacts with Engineering, Operations and Estimating.

Responsibilities

• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's HSE requirement's and culture
• Monitors issuance of Purchase Orders from buyers and begins communication with Vendors to ensure they follow the commercial requirements of the order (primarily schedule, document deliverables, and delivery of goods).
• Issues initial contact email to vendors after PO issuance, listing requirements, expectations and key contacts.
• Follows up periodically during the execution of the order to ensure schedule is being maintained by the vendor and deliverables are being provided.
• When nearing shipment, coordinates with vendor and CB&I Logistics, when necessary, to ensure proper pick-up and delivery of the goods.
• Oversees closeout of the order, including payment of invoices, receipt of all deliverables and receiving of the goods in the system.
• When necessary, escalates vendor problems, delays and questions both within the vendor, and internally within CB&I with other functions, buyers and Procurement Managers to assist with getting resolution and keeping the vendor on schedule.
• Keeps detailed notes regarding vendor status and communication in reporting systems.
• Represents the department in meetings with other functions/management.
• Proactively recommends, supports, and implements improvements to tools, systems and software to improve efficiency and maximize autonomy.
• Effectively exemplify the company's Leadership Competencies
• Actively seeks and utilizes an effective mentoring relationship(s)
• Establishes medium and long term career and personal development goals
• Enthusiastically seeks and accepts tasks and projects in rotations that allow for maximum experience and growth

Qualifications

• 1-3 Years of relevant work experience, but will consider entry-level with a relevant degree
• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred).
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment