03 Oct
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Ausenco
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Vancouver
Our team is based across 22 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. Join our team and be part of an exciting execution-phase project in the North American mining industry.
You'll play a key role in critical project phases, from Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering to Construction, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of commodities. We are currently seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Senior Expeditor to join our team.
The Senior
Expeditor is responsible for monitoring and expediting the timely delivery of materials, equipment, documentation, and vendor data for mining and minerals projects. The role supports procurement and project execution teams by ensuring suppliers meet contractual delivery commitments, project schedules, and quality requirements. The successful candidate will have experience working within EPCM/EPC environments and will possess strong coordination, communication, and vendor management skills within the mining, minerals, and heavy industrial sectors.
Expedite purchase orders for equipment, materials, and fabricated components required for mining and minerals projects. Monitor supplier progress against agreed delivery schedules and contractual milestones. Coordinate with vendors, procurement teams, engineering disciplines, quality teams, logistics personnel, and project stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and documentation.
Conduct regular follow-up with suppliers through email, phone calls, meetings, and site visits where required. Identify potential delays, supply chain risks, or production issues and proactively develop mitigation plans. Ensure vendor data submissions, drawings, manuals, inspection documents, and certifications are delivered in accordance with project requirements.
Support inspection and quality surveillance activities by coordinating with QA/QC teams and third-party inspectors. Participate in supplier meetings, kick-off meetings, and project progress reviews. Coordinate shipping readiness with logistics and warehouse teams.
Escalate critical delivery issues to procurement and project management teams as necessary. Ensure compliance with company procedures, project requirements, and health and safety standards. Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5–10 years of expediting experience within mining, minerals, heavy industrial, energy, or large EPCM/EPC projects.
Experience expediting mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, instrumentation, fabricated steel, piping, bulk materials, or construction packages. Familiarity with supplier manufacturing processes and procurement workflows.
Strong understanding of project execution schedules and procurement lifecycle management.
Experience using ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar platforms. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and reporting tools. Ability to work in fast-paced project environments with competing priorities.
Experience supporting mining and mineral processing projects such as concentrators, crushing systems, material handling systems, tailings facilities, or non-process infrastructure. Exposure to international suppliers and global supply chain coordination. Site experience or willingness to travel to supplier facilities and project sites as required. Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
Work Life
Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a current standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability.
📌 Senior expeditor (Vancouver)
🏢 Ausenco
📍 Vancouver