Buyer/expeditor

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood is looking for a
**Buyer / Expeditor.**

The Buyer / Expeditor monitors and maintains the progress of assigned orders. Specifically, the Buyer / Expeditor is responsible for confirming and meeting the date of shipment from the supplier as promised in the purchase order or improving/delaying the shipment as required by the project. Responsibility begins when the purchase order is placed and ends when the field submits a receiving report showing all material has been received in good condition.

**Responsibilities**:

- Confirm the supplier's understanding of all deliverables and that the supplier's submission or delivery requirements match the project's expectations
- Analyze and evaluate the supplier's document and data submittal plans
- Obtain a copy of the supplier's production schedule, and confirm the supplier has a complete and capable plan for meeting the project's delivery requirements
- Evaluate the supplier's plans and ability to meet the schedule
- Identify potential and actual disruptions in the supplier's submission and delivery schedules
- Develop and present to the project alternatives for the supplier to improve performance
- Lead or support the implementation of project selected actions to avoid or minimize the impact of supplier schedule disruptions on the project
- Monitor, evaluate, and report the supplier's performance against the supplier's schedule
- Assist in the development and implementation of supplier recovery plans
- Ensure the supplier meets schedule for all contractually obligated deliverables
- Assist others assigned to the project in the performance of their expediting responsibilities as required
- Perform shop expediting - take actions necessary to physically verify the supplier's reported progress and ability to meet its delivery obligations
- Provide additional support to support sourcing, bidder qualification's and prepare Request for Quotes

Lugar de trabajo: Bogota

Skills / Qualifications:

- 8-10 years' of expediting/purchasing experience within EPC/EPCM projects; preferably with mining industry experience
- Technical college diploma and / or university degree
- SCMP designation or equivalent preferred
- Require highly effective skills in organization, planning and communication and the ability to work in a team environment
- Detail and goal-oriented
- Experience working within Vendor/manufacturing shops is an asset- Familiar with engineering documentation
- Proactive approach, deadline oriented
- Previous experience in purchasing support would be an asset
- Strong business computer skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory
- Experience working in an engineering consulting environment is preferred

Company Overview:
Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.