About Zeeco Zeeco designs and manufactures industrial combustion and pollution control technologies for the petroleum chemical petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries Our product lines include ultra-low emission burners gas and liquid flaring systems and hazardous waste incineration Zeeco s corporate headquarters spans 230 acres near Tulsa Oklahoma USA in a modern debt-free facility featuring a 66 000 sq ft manufacturing unit and one of the industry s largest combustion research and testing centers Zeeco subsidiaries operate in Houston USA United Kingdom South Korea India Saudi Arabia and Japan At Zeeco we encourage challenging the status quo driving value through innovation and rewarding individual contribution Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate based on market data the actual offer depends on each candidate s knowledge skills and abilities Role Summary The Vendor Manager - Expediting plays a critical role in ensuring the on-time delivery of complex high-specification process and fired equipment-including pressure vessels heat exchangers skid-mounted units and related packages-while meeting the stringent quality and compliance standards of the Oil Gas industry This role serves as the key interface between procurement sub-vendors internal fabrication teams inspection agencies logistics and end clients proactively identifying and mitigating risks before they impact the project schedule or quality objectives Supply Chain Sub-Vendor Oversight Critical Path Management Monitor and control production schedules of sub-vendors supplying raw materials plates pipes forgings and specialized bought-out items such as valves instrumentation flanges and fittings Field Expediting Conduct and or coordinate physical shop visits at vendor locations to verify actual manufacturing progress against reported completion percentages Desk Expediting Procurement Coordination Handle desk expediting activities including engineering clarifications material procurement follow-ups FIM review technical query resolution packing list review and vehicle placement coordination Troubleshooting Risk Mitigation Identify potential supply chain bottlenecks such as material shortages logistics delays capacity constraints or manpower issues and implement effective recovery and mitigation plans Schedule Monitoring Recovery Planning Track vendor schedules on a regular basis and prepare recovery plans in case of unavoidable delays to minimize impact on overall project milestones Drawing Review Fabrication Guidance Study engineering drawings and provide explicit guidance to vendors on fabrication sequence ensuring first-time-right execution and reduced rework Production Coordination Internal Shop Floor Alignment Coordinate closely with the Production Manager and shop-floor teams to ensure internal fabrication milestones-cutting rolling welding NDT heat treatment and assembly-are aligned with committed delivery dates Document Control Readiness Ensure timely progression of all key quality and engineering documents including ITP MDR MDRB WPS PQR welder qualifications NDT reports and quality procedures in parallel with physical fabrication to avoid delays during final inspection and dispatch Client TPI Stakeholder Communication Progress Reporting Provide daily and weekly status reports to Project Engineering Project Execution teams clearly outlining progress risks concerns mitigation actions and recovery plans supported by photographs and shop updates Pre-Inspection Hold-Point Coordination Organize and manage pre-inspection meetings with Third-Party Inspectors TPI and client representatives ensuring all ITP stages and hold points are clearly understood and cleared without interrupting production flow Logistics Project Close-Out Shipping Dispatch Coordination Manage the transition from Finished Goods to In-Transit ensuring export packing marking documentation and logistics bookings are completed and ready immediately upon equipment release Final Documentation Handover Support timely completion of MDR submission and dispatch documentation enabling smooth project close-out Required Qualifications Experience Experience 7-12 years of relevant experience in Oil Gas fabrication with strong exposure to process equipment fired equipment pressure vessels heat exchangers and skid packages Education Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Production Fabrication Engineering Technical Expertise Strong understanding of the complete fabrication lifecycle Engineering Procurement Fabrication Testing Hydro Pneumatic Coating Packing Shipping Industry Knowledge Familiarity with Oil Gas quality standards inspection practices and coordination with TPIs and client inspectors Soft Skills High level of negotiation capability and assertive diplomacy-able to push vendors to prioritize deliveries while maintaining long-term professional relationships Analytical Planning Skills Ability to interpret Gantt charts identify critical paths and float erosion using project management tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project added advantage