Expeditor

Position Summary

The Purchasing Expeditor is responsible for monitoring and expediting purchase orders to ensure the timely delivery of materials, components, equipment, and services required to support business operations. The role acts as a key liaison between suppliers, procurement teams, warehouse personnel, and operational stakeholders to minimise supply disruptions and maintain accurate order status information. The Purchasing Expeditor proactively manages supplier performance, follows up on outstanding orders, resolves delivery issues, and provides regular updates on order progress to ensure organisational requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and track the status of all open purchase orders. Follow up with suppliers to confirm order acknowledgements, production schedules, and delivery dates. Identify and address potential delays before they impact operations. Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding order status. Support stock availability by expediting critical items. Update ERP systems with current order status information. Prepare reports on overdue orders, supplier performance, and critical inventory items. Support continuous improvement initiatives. Oversees import duty requirements and duty drawback initiatives

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time supplier delivery performance. Reduction in overdue purchase orders. Accuracy of purchase order status reporting. Resolution time for supply issues. Inventory availability for critical materials.