Senior Expeditor

Description

• Maintain accurate expediting logs, vendor progress reports, fabrication status charts, and delivery forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with EPCM procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct proactive expediting via supplier visits, calls, and progress reporting to identify potential delays or issues.
• Identify schedule threats early and propose mitigation strategies.
• Track and ensure closure of all non-conformances related to supplier performance or documentation.
• Prepare weekly/monthly expediting reports for project management.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Construction teams to align material readiness with project milestones.
• Interface with QA/QC inspectors to coordinate inspections, witness points, and release activities.
• Monitor and track all purchase orders from order placement through delivery, ensuring adherence to project schedules and contractual obligations.
• Attend project progress meetings and provide accurate expediting status updates and risk assessments.
• Ensure vendor documents (drawings, data sheets, test reports, QA/QC documentation) are submitted and approved per project requirements.
• Escalate critical delays and work with suppliers to develop and implement recovery plans.
• Support development and maintenance of procurement schedules and material tracking tools.
• Participate in vendor kick-off meetings and pre-inspection meetings to ensure schedule requirements are clearly communicated.
• Verify supplier adherence to contractual, technical, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with logistics to confirm packing, transportation, customs documentation, and delivery sequencing.
• Review supplier production schedules, fabrication progress, inspection/testing plans, and shipping arrangements.

Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced multi-project environments
• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Strong understanding of procurement, engineering workflows, and fabrication processes.
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Strong vendor management & negotiation
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation
• High sense of urgency and accountability
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• 7–12+ years expediting experience, preferably in EPCM, oil & gas, mining, power, infrastructure, or heavy industrial projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools, ERP systems, and material tracking software.
• Knowledge of international logistics, Incoterms, and export/import requirements.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance