Black & Veatch

Expediting Group Supervisor

Black & Veatch • $95K — $115K *
Overland Park, KS 66212In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA or BS in Supply Chain, Business, Technical/Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (5-7 years relevant experience can substitute for a degree)
  • Minimum of 7 years related experience
  • Certification from the Expediting Management Association (preferred)
  • Proficient in analytics, data entry, and mathematics
  • Strong skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage expediting activities for assigned projects
  • Supervise and coordinate daily workflows of a team of 3 to 7 members
  • Provide guidance and performance feedback to team members
  • Monitor project progress to meet operational objectives and standards
  • Identify issues affecting performance and escalate high-risk problems as necessary
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure adherence to delivery commitments
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and team effectiveness

Benefits

  • Hybrid or flexible work options available after 90 days
  • Opportunity for professional development and onboarding support
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Involvement in cross-functional project teams
  • Support for training and development of team members
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

As the Expediting Group Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Oversee assigned expediting activities for a project(s) and may be responsible for self-executing any and all related activities
  • Support other procurement duties
  • Lead others with expediting responsibilities, requiring no supervision
  • Lead Procurement Team initiatives


Key Responsibilities

  • In addition to project specific expediting responsibilities, the Expediting Supervisor will oversee a group of professionals ranging from 3 to 7 employees.
  • Supervise the work and coordinate daily activities of team members to meet operational objectives
  • Provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback to employees
  • Monitor workflow, productivity, and quality to ensure standards are met
  • Assists in the oversight of workload forecast reporting and may coordinate staffing needs, ensuring projects are adequately staffed, recruiting support is provided, and resources are allocated timely and efficiently.
  • Identify and resolve issues impacting performance or schedule
  • Support training and development of team members, including onboarding new hires
  • Proactively escalate high-risk supply or production issues to functional leadership
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure accountability for delivery commitments, communication, and performance
  • Assist with oversight of shop visit strategies based on project risk, equipment criticality, and supplier performance
  • Assist with ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data in expediting systems and reporting tools
  • Ensure consistency in expediting practices, documentation, and communication across the team
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution
  • Influences employment practices including but not limited to hiring, promoting, merit, professional development and disciplinary actions
  • Supports development of relevant department strategies
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and team performance
  • May serve as a participant in various task forces, boards or committees involving change or audit of processes.
  • Following are possible positions receiving direction: Expediter.


Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical/Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.

Preferred Skills:
  • Proficient Analytics - Creation and Interpretation
  • Advanced Attention to Detail
  • Proficient Budget Development and Management
  • Advanced Communication - Written and Oral
  • Strong Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office
  • Strong Contract Comprehension
  • Strong Data Entry
  • Proficient Mathematics
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Basic Presentation Skills
  • Strong Problem Solving
  • Basic Process and Technical Writing
  • Strong Project Process Management
  • Strong Schedule and Planning Understanding
  • Basic Training Development


Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employmentonboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil backgroundcheck, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.


Certifications

  • Certification from Expediting Management Association (preferred)


Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Travel may be required
  • Normal office environment
  • When traveling, normal job site environment or normal vendor manufacturing environment
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.


Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

016

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
Learn more about Black & Veatch
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1915
* Ladders Estimates

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