Sr. Expeditor – Major Projects

• Apply standards and processes consistently with minimal supervision.
• Perform duties with strict adherence to the companies Corporate Policy and core values.
• Apply the companies guidelines throughout Procurement processes with minimal supervision.
• Recommend and implement new and revised processes.               
• Take necessary measures to ensure best practices are followed.
• Run status reports and submit weekly Procurement reports to Project and Procurement management.                                       
• Ensure that assigned purchasing, expediting, and logistics processes are executed.   
• Work as a team in a fast paced and pressured environment
• Attend and/or lead Procurement related meetings and events.      
• Propose strategies and advise internal and external customers on processes in an effort to solve problems.
• Contribute to efforts to standardize processes across Procurement and with vendors.??
• Gain an understanding of KM risks within the business units and learn to apply basic risk management techniques with supervision.
• Regularly review and understand the Procurement Sarbanes Oxley (SOx) controls and how to adhere.
• Adhere to Procurement SOx controls.
• Research key risks and timing issues.?
• Perform expediting delivery duties as defined by management.     
• Resolve routine problems encountered in performance of work assignments with minimal supervision.        
• Contribute to the Supplier Relationship Management (Business Review) program.                                                                   
• Expedite, trace the delivery of major purchases and provide status updates to requestor in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Legal, Risk Management, Operations, Vendors, AP, Vendor Maintenance, ERP and CMS support to resolve internal and external issues and provide support.?
• Play key role in negotiations and identify negotiating behaviors and tactics with minimal supervision.
• Provide team with feedback on influencing and negotiation styles to help others improve

Experience/specific knowledge:

• 5+ years of experience in Expediting, Contract Management, Purchasing, Financial, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Power Point.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, ERP and Contract Management/Purchasing Systems.       
• Experience with commercial transactions and negotiation is essential. 
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong knowledge of gas industry standards for contracting payment, invoicing, credit, nomination and scheduling procedures.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of gas industry suppliers’ order fulfillment processes, fabrication schedule development, and overall material expertise
• Possess ability to influence business decisions and procedures 

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Must be self-directed, take initiative, and be an out-of-the-box thinker.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while providing timely and accurate turnaround on tasks, sometimes with strict deadlines
• Take direction from Procurement Management or Senior level peers.
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must have strong communication (written and verbal), organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with levels of management and employees in corporate, regional and field offices with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Work effectively across Business Units.    
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of job performance.
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Working conditions:

• Travel may be required across a broad geographic region, as determined by Hiring Manager.       
• Job level and salary commensurate with experience and skill sets.     
• May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed. 

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:
Above the minimum requirements: not required but advantageous in this position: 

• Participation in industry conferences and supply chain certifications.
• Understand how the companies businesses and shared service departments perform and operate as a whole.
• Large scale/high value project expediting experience