Expeditor

Expeditor (Contract Opportunity)

Location: The Woodlands, TX
Pay: Up to $ 30.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Position Type: Contract

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a reputable organization in The Woodlands to identify an experienced Expeditor for an immediate contract opportunity. This role is a critical addition to a busy Purchasing team and will focus on ensuring materials, purchase orders, and supplier deliveries stay on schedule to support business operations.

The ideal candidate will have prior procurement or purchasing experience, Oracle ERP experience, and a background working in manufacturing and/or oil & gas environments. We're seeking someone who can quickly step in, manage competing priorities, and make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Track order status and proactively communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding overdue deliveries, schedule changes, and shipment tracking.
• Expedite critical purchases to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, logistics, and operations teams to maintain workflow continuity.
• Investigate and resolve supplier, shipping, receiving, and inventory-related issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement and shipment data within Oracle ERP.
• Prepare reports and provide regular status updates on open orders and supplier performance.
• Support the purchasing team with administrative and operational procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or expediting.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or oil & gas environment.
• Previous procurement or purchasing experience.
• Experience using Oracle ERP.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM in The Woodlands, TX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting high-volume purchasing operations.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory control.

What Will Make You Successful

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail.
• Is customer service oriented.
• Can effectively switch between multiple priorities.
• Learns quickly and requires minimal ramp-up time.
• Takes initiative and proactively addresses issues.
• Brings a positive, energetic attitude to the team.
• Is articulate and able to clearly communicate prior experience and accomplishments.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, or oil & gas environments is strongly preferred.

Why Join This Opportunity?

This position was created to provide immediate support to a purchasing team that is managing increased workloads while onboarding new permanent employees. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to contribute immediately, gain exposure to a dynamic procurement environment, and work alongside an established team supporting critical business operations.

Pay Details: $26.00 to $29.00 per hour

Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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