Expeditor - EPC Projects (Saudi Arabia)

About the role

Eram Talent, a talent acquisition company in the Oil & Energy sector, is looking for an experienced Expeditor for EPC projects based in Saudi Arabia. The role ensures the timely procurement, manufacturing, inspection, documentation and delivery of equipment and materials, working closely with suppliers, procurement, engineering, QA/QC, logistics and project management teams.

Key responsibilities

• Expedite purchase orders from placement through final delivery.
• Monitor supplier progress against approved manufacturing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors for engineering documents, drawings, material certificates and inspection reports.
• Identify potential delays and implement recovery plans.
• Liaise with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, Inspection, Logistics and Construction teams to resolve delivery issues.
• Hold supplier follow-up meetings, progress reviews and expediting visits.
• Coordinate third-party inspections and track shipment readiness with logistics.
• Maintain expediting reports, vendor status reports and procurement dashboards.
• Escalate critical issues to the Procurement Manager and Project Management with corrective action recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations and company procedures, and support project close-out.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an Expeditor in EPC projects.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Offshore or Industrial Construction projects is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the procurement lifecycle, manufacturing processes, vendor management and logistics.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards applicable to EPC projects.