Project Expeditor

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is seeking a Project Buyer to coordinate with suppliers and fabricators to ensure milestone dates align with the project schedule. The role involves tracking vendor data, fabrication progress, and shipping information, with reporting to the project team and client.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years in supply chain management focusing on project expediting, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification is not required for this position.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, specifically project expediting.
• Knowledge and application of INCOTERMS.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers and fabricators to meet milestone dates.
• Develop and implement expediting plans for vendor data and fabrication schedules.
• Communicate vendor data and equipment status to project team and client.
• Report on shipping information and recovery plans as needed.
• Interpret project and fabrication schedules to support construction timelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Supplier coordination

Schedule interpretation

Expediting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Interpreting project schedules

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What You'll Be DoingJob Scope: The Project Buyer is generally responsible for working with suppliers and fabricators to ensure milestone dates are met in support of the overall project and construction schedule. Responsibilities also include reporting vendor data status, fabrication status, recovery plans, and shipping information to the project team and the end user. This work will be performed under general supervision.Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:Familiarity with and utilization of department - Developing and maintaining supplier/contractorInterpreting project schedules and fabrication schedules.Developing expediting plans for the tracking of vendor data andWorking with suppliers and fabricators to ensure adherence to contractual delivery dates.Communicating status of vendor data and equipment to the Project Team and Client.Ideal BackgroundEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.Certification: Certification is not required for this positionExperience: This position requires at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in Supply Chain Management, specifically in Project Expediting.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge and application of companyAbility to organize Extreme attention toAbility to negotiate withWorking knowledge of International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS).Excellent listening and communication skillsProficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.