Introduction

Start date: ASAP | Location: Rotterdam | Duration: 12 months (renewable) Join a leading global provider of technical services in the energy sector. We are seeking a skilled Lead Expeditor to manage expediting teams and ensure the timely delivery of critical materials and equipment that keep high-profile projects on track.

What are you going to do 

Responsibilities:

  • As Lead Expeditor, you will oversee expediting teams and coordinate all activities to guarantee timely delivery of purchased items essential for project execution and operations.
  • Your responsibilities will cover all stages from purchase order issuance to the Release for Shipment (RFS), ensuring packages are completed, packed, and ready for logistics collection.
  • You will review and follow up on main and sub-deliveries, coordinate field expediting activities, monitor shipment schedules, and anticipate potential delays, recommending corrective measures to keep projects on track.
  • You will maintain and organise data within the Material Management System (MMS) for transparency and effective monitoring.
  • Liaising closely with the Operations Support Coordinator-Expediting and Package Managers, you will guide your team to meet project expectations and align deliverables with internal stakeholders.
  • Key tasks include participating in gate meetings, reviewing manufacturing and documentation schedules, monitoring purchase orders, coordinating field expeditors, and ensuring compliance with inspection and quality control plans.
  • You will also be responsible for vendor relations, shipment documentation review, and assisting Package Managers in closing out outstanding issues.
  • Field expediting visits may be required as per project needs.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields
  • Minimum 7+ years' expediting experience within the Oil & Gas sector, covering mechanical rotating, static equipment, mooring/marine equipment, and miscellaneous equipment disciplines
  • Proven track record in Field Expediting and experience on EPC projects
  • Previous experience in manufacturing, planning, or engineering is advantageous
  • Strong ability to work in multicultural environments
  • Competence in expediting, logistics, analytics, quality control plans, inspection and testing, purchasing tools and processes, package management, third-party relations, and negotiation
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills with leadership experience

Closing: 04 July 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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