Job Description

Principal Expeditor - HOU04D7

Company: Worley

Primary Location

: USA-TX-Houston

Job

: Expediting

Schedule

: Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Management Level: Individual Contributor

Job Posting

: Oct 1, 2026

Unposting Date

: Nov 1, 2026

Reporting Manager Title: Senior Director, US Supply Chain

About us Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Note: Recruiter to copy a Job Description here. For instructions on how to do this, please click the link below or view the Principal ExpeditorAt Worley, we exist to deliver a more sustainable world. With a global team of problem solvers, we work across the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors, delivering solutions that support our customers' most critical ambitions. We believe in creating a culture where people are empowered, collaboration drives success, and diversity of thought makes us stronger.As a Principal Expeditor, you will lead the expediting function on major capital projects, ensuring critical materials and equipment are delivered in alignment with project schedules. You will provide leadership to a team of expeditors while partnering with suppliers, procurement, project management, engineering, logistics, and construction teams to proactively manage supplier performance, mitigate delivery risks, and support successful project execution. Your leadership, commercial awareness, and ability to influence outcomes will play an important role in delivering certainty for our customers.Purpose of the RolePlay an integral role in leading project expediting activities that keep complex projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You will oversee supplier performance, provide strategic direction to the expediting team, and ensure timely communication of supplier progress, risks, and mitigation plans. By fostering strong supplier relationships and driving accountability, you will help ensure purchase order commitments are achieved while supporting the successful delivery of project objectives.Core ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for:Leading all expediting activities for one or more major projects or programs from project initiation through completion.Managing, mentoring, and providing technical leadership to a team of expeditors, ensuring consistent execution of expediting processes and best practices.Establishing project expediting strategies, priorities, and work plans that align with overall project execution objectives.Monitoring supplier performance against contractual delivery commitments, manufacturing schedules, and project milestones.Identifying delivery risks, supply chain constraints, and commercial issues early while developing practical mitigation and recovery plans.Providing accurate and timely reporting on supplier performance, critical equipment status, and expediting activities to project leadership and stakeholders.Building collaborative relationships with suppliers to improve communication, resolve issues, and drive on-time delivery performance.Partnering with procurement, engineering, logistics, quality, construction, and project controls teams to support integrated project execution.Participating in supplier meetings, progress reviews, inspections, and performance assessments as required.Ensuring expediting activities comply with contractual obligations, company procedures, project requirements, and applicable industry standards.Reviewing and analyzing supplier data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support informed project decisions.Managing priorities across multiple suppliers and work packages while maintaining focus on critical path equipment and materials.Supporting project supply management strategies and advising project leadership on supply chain risks and opportunities.Driving continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen expediting processes, supplier performance, reporting, and team effectiveness.Supporting the development of new systems, tools, and work processes that improve operational efficiency across the expediting function.

What you'll bring to the roleYou are an experienced supply chain professional with a proven ability to lead teams, build strong supplier relationships, and manage complex project delivery challenges. You bring a strategic mindset, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to influence stakeholders while maintaining a focus on delivering successful project outcomes.You will also bring:A university degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or another related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.Typically 10 or more years of experience in expediting, procurement, supply chain, project delivery, or a related discipline, including leadership or supervisory experience.Demonstrated experience leading expediting activities on large engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects within the energy, chemicals, resources, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams in a collaborative project environment.Advanced knowledge of supplier management, procurement processes, manufacturing schedules, logistics coordination, and delivery planning.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify project risks, evaluate impacts, and implement effective mitigation strategies.Excellent leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across complex projects.Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence suppliers, project teams, and senior leadership.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience interpreting supplier performance metrics and project data.Experience developing and implementing project supply management and expediting strategies.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms.Advanced understanding of expediting systems, reporting tools, and supply chain processes, with the ability to improve workflows and support continuous improvement initiatives.The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, resolve conflict effectively, and lead teams through changing project priorities.Moving forward togetherWe want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.