Expeditor

Cb&I Llc.; Town Center (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I is seeking an Expeditor to initiate and maintain contact with vendors after PO award to keep deliveries on schedule. You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and estimating, issue initial vendor communications, and monitor progress throughout order execution.

The role emphasizes HSE adherence, problem solving, and professional communication with vendors and internal teams to resolve delays and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience, or entry-level with a related degree.
• Understanding of supplier relations and procurement processes.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements if selected.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain contact with vendors after PO award to ensure on‑schedule delivery.
• Issues initial contact email to vendors listing requirements and key contacts.
• Monitor PO issuance and follow up with vendors to ensure schedule and deliverables.
• Coordinate with CB&I Logistics near shipment for proper pickup and delivery.
• Oversee order closeout, payments, and receiving of goods in the system.
• Escalate vendor issues internally to keep vendors on schedule.
• Maintain detailed vendor status notes in reporting systems.
• Represent the department in cross‑functional meetings.

Skills

Business presence

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Negotiating ability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership competencies

Mentoring

Adaptability

Time management

Education

BA or BS degree in Supply Chain

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