Expeditor

Expeditor (Contract Opportunity)

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.

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

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.