Houston - Expeditor

Aquatech International LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatech International LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Expeditor for the day shift with up to 25% travel. The role reports to the Head of Procurement and focuses on coordinating between fabricators and procurement to keep projects moving on schedule.

The position requires monitoring site progress, generating RFQ packages, reviewing quotations, creating procurement requisitions (SOW, drawings, specifications, ITPs), and managing purchase orders.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP and SAP systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress during site visits and coordinate information requests between fabricator and Procurement.
• Provide post-visit reports to the Procurement Director.
• Generate RFQ packages for supplier bidding.
• Review quotations, prepare bid tabulations, and recommend vendor selection.
• Create procurement requisitions including Scope of Work, Drawings, Specifications, ITP, etc.
• Manage purchase orders, conduct kick-off meetings, review weekly status reports, expedite (occasionally in-person), and attend inspections as needed.
• Coordinate between vendors, in-house project management, engineering, and quality control groups.
• Ensure on-time deliveries per purchase order.
• Travel on company business to visit sites, review progress, expedite work, and develop or maintain vendor relationships.
• Address vendor errors, budget limitations, and other emerging issues, find cost-saving opportunities, and request budget increases when necessary.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to gather job status information, prepare clear presentations, and schedule meetings.
• Adhere to established ISO procedures, policies, instructions, and guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Mechanical aptitude

Collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

MS Office/Excel

Job description

Position: Expeditor – Full‑time day shift. Location: Houston, Texas 77002. Travel: up to 25%. This role reports to the Head of Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress during site visits, identify schedule improvement opportunities, and coordinate information requests between the fabricator and Procurement.
• Provide post‑visit reports to the Procurement Director.
• Generate RFQ packages for supplier bidding.
• Review quotations, prepare bid tabulations, and recommend vendor selection.
• Create procurement requisitions including Scope of Work, Drawings, Specifications, ITP, etc.
• Manage purchase orders, conduct kick‑off meetings, review weekly status reports, expedite (occasionally in‑person), and attend inspections as needed.
• Coordinate between vendors, in‑house project management, engineering, and quality control groups.
• Ensure on‑time deliveries per purchase order.
• Travel on company business to visit sites, review progress, expedite work, and develop or maintain vendor relationships.
• Address vendor errors, budget limitations, and other emerging issues, find cost‑saving opportunities, and request budget increases when necessary.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to gather job status information, prepare clear presentations, and schedule meetings.
• Adhere to established ISO procedures, policies, instructions, and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP and SAP systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams.
• Excellent communication skills.