PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

To interface with the Project Procurement Manager to ensure suitable expediting plans are developed at the start of the Procurement phase of the project, with specific action plans for underperforming suppliers and critical path items

• To proactively control the progress of high value, complex and schedule critical equipment. The Expeditor will be required to successfully expedite equipment such as compressor packages, pumps, vessels, , exchangers, PDCs, switchgear, instrumentation, valves, pipe and fittings, prefab steel and pipe, modules, etc.
• To expedite efficiently and effectively such that purchased equipment and associated drawings, and documentation are delivered by AP suppliers on time to meet contractually agreed deadlines
• The Expeditor will immediately notify the PM and PPM of any potential or actual problems or delays which could adversely affect delivery of equipment or documentation
• The Expeditor will be required to identify any need for field expediting. When field expediting is undertaken, the Expeditor will ensure the Expeditor has all the necessary contact details, documentation and background information to enable the field Expeditor to carry out the assignment. On occasions the Expeditor may also be required to undertake field expediting themselves.
• The Expeditor will conduct weekly status meetings and advise the project team or discipline engineer of any need to expedite the internal review and return of supplier documentation to maintain schedule
• The Expeditor will ensure that the material control database is continuously and accurately up-dated and any electronic filing is kept up to date and maintained accurately where applicable
• The Expeditor will ensure that AP Inspection are provided with timely notification of all relevant inspections, whether intermediate or final, in accordance with the manufacturing or ITP
• The Expeditor must ensure sufficient historical records of progress, delays and delivery are maintained in the material control database and electronic filing to provide the PPM with recommendations for liquidated damages claims, back charges and supplier improvement plans
• The Expeditor will ensure that Shipping are provided with the correct project information, packing lists, weights and dimensions, contact details and collection addresses to ensure timely dispatch and receipt of equipment at the point of delivery
• Embody the 4S culture of Safety, Speed, Simplicity and Self-Confidence within and outside Air Products

Skills

Critical Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal & external stakeholders
• Ability to work cross functionally within Air Products
• Self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic. Able to achieve excellent results
• Good negotiation skills
• Strong influencing skills, ability to interrogate and ask open questions to get answers
• Ability to bring suppliers, individuals and teams together to achieve on-time delivery

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years expediting experience
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of Office and field Expediting
• Thorough understanding of the Procurement function
• Expert in MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
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• The successful candidate will be expected to continuously maintain the material control system and any electronic filing systems for the assigned workload.