Houston - Expeditor

Aquatech International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquatech International seeks an Expeditor in Houston, TX, to support the Procurement team. This part-time position focuses on monitoring progress between fabricators and Procurement, expediting purchases, and coordinating with project management, engineering and quality control to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role requires a 2-year degree and strong communication skills, with up to 25% travel. Responsibilities include generating RFQ packages, reviewing quotes, and maintaining ISO-aligned

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in procurement docs and records.
• Familiarity with ERP/SAP systems and MS Office.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for reviewing quotations and vendor data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress between fabricator and Procurement to identify schedule improvements.
• Provide reports to the Procurement Director after each visit.
• Prepare RFQ packages and bid tabulations for supplier bids.
• Review quotations and recommend vendor selections.
• Create procurement requisitions with scope, drawings, specs, ITP, etc.
• Manage POs including kick-off meetings, status reviews, expediting, and inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

ERP system

SAP

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Mechanical aptitude

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

2 Year Degree

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Job description

Job Location: Houston, TX 77002

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Purchasing - Procurement

Expeditor – Houston, TX office.

Reports directly to the Head of Procurement.

Responsibilities

• The purpose of visits is to monitor progress, identify opportunities for schedule improvement, and coordinate information requests and other issues between the fabricator and Procurement.
• Provide reports to the Procurement Director following each visit.
• Generate RFQ packages for supplier bidding.
• Review quotations, prepare bid tabulations, and provide recommendations for vendor selection.
• Generate procurement requisitions including Scope of Work, Drawings, Specifications, ITP, etc.
• Manage purchase orders inclusive of but not limited to the conduct of kick‑off meetings, review of weekly status reports, expediting (occasional in‑person), and occasional attendance of inspections.
• Coordinate between vendors and in‑house project management, engineering, and quality control groups as necessary.
• Ensure on‑time and deliveries as per purchase order.
• May have to travel on company business to visit and review progress, expedite work, and develop new vendors or maintain relationships with existing vendors.
• Look for solutions to vendor errors, budget limitations, and other problems as they arise, finding ways to save money on the purchase of goods, and requesting budget increases as necessary.
• Working with Project Managers to collect relevant information about job status, putting together a cohesive and clear presentation, and adding meeting details to the calendars of the attendees.
• Adhering to established ISO procedures, policies, instructions, and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with an ERP and SAP system.
• Amazing problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to collaborate with many different teams.
• Excellent communication skills.