Sourcing Expeditor

Company Overview

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse that delivers fast‑start, dispatchable power solutions worldwide. The company operates major centers for aeroderivative excellence in Sedalia, MO; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; and service locations across the globe, including Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Philosophy & Benefits

PROENERGY takes care of its people and strives to make a positive difference for the world. The company offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance at minimal employee cost, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Location

Work locations include Greenville, SC; Houston, TX; Leawood, KS; Sedalia, MO; Mesa, AZ; and remote options in Connecticut.

Position Summary

The Sourcing Expeditor drives supplier execution and ensures timely delivery of materials, components, and services needed for New Product Introduction (NPI), production, and customer project schedules. This supplier‑facing role involves extensive travel to supplier facilities to monitor production progress, validate schedule commitments, expedite critical orders, and support supplier performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier schedule execution and delivery performance.
• Conduct regular supplier visits to verify production status, monitor progress, and identify delivery risks.
• Develop and drive recovery plans for late or at‑risk materials through direct engagement with supplier management.
• Escalate critical supply issues and coordinate corrective actions to protect project and production schedules.
• Facilitate priority changes and expedite requests based on business and customer requirements.
• Monitor supplier capacity, resource constraints, and operational challenges that could impact delivery.
• Partner with sourcing, engineering, quality, and project teams to support NPI program execution and ensure supplier readiness for prototype, pilot, and production launches.
• Monitor critical path components and proactively identify schedule risks affecting NPI milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and conduct business reviews focused on delivery performance and risk mitigation.
• Provide on‑site support to suppliers to remove barriers impacting production and shipment schedules.
• Support sourcing and purchasing teams by obtaining order acknowledgments, validating delivery commitments, and ensuring supplier understanding of schedule requirements.
• Maintain accurate supplier status updates and communicate schedule changes to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Project Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics to resolve supply chain challenges.
• Participate in project reviews, providing updates on supplier performance, delivery status, and identified risks.
• Support logistics and transportation efforts for expedited shipments when required.
• Identify supply chain risks before they impact production or customer delivery and develop mitigation plans.
• Maintain reporting on supplier delivery performance, critical shortages, and schedule recovery efforts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier delivery reliability and operational performance.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, manufacturing, project management, operations, or supply chain execution.
• Experience working directly with external suppliers in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to travel extensively (80%+ domestic and international) and work independently in supplier‑facing environments.
• Fluent English (speaking, reading, writing, comprehension).
• U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship).
• Ability to pass state and federal criminal background checks and pre‑employment drug screening.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or new product launch programs.
• Background in power generation, industrial equipment, engineered products, manufacturing, or project‑based industries.
• Experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing operations, or strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier recovery plans and schedule‑driven projects.

Key Competencies

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Schedule Recovery & Execution
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Manufacturing Processes
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Problem Solving
• Project Coordination
• Negotiation & Influence
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Executive Communication
• Performance Management

Performance Metrics

• Supplier On‑Time Delivery Performance
• NPI Milestone Achievement
• Critical Material Availability
• Schedule Recovery Success Rate
• Supplier Issue Resolution Time
• Project Schedule Adherence
• Supplier Visit Effectiveness
• Reduction in Delivery‑Related Escalations