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Expediting Group Supervisor

Date:  Jul 15, 2026
Location: 

Overland Park, KS, US

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 115994 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

 

Why Black & Veatch?

 

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

 

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

 

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

 

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

 

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

As the Expediting Group Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to:

 

  • Oversee assigned expediting activities for a project(s) and may be responsible for self-executing any and all related activities
  • Support other procurement duties
  • Lead others with expediting responsibilities, requiring no supervision
  • Lead Procurement Team initiatives

Key Responsibilities

  • In addition to project specific expediting responsibilities, the Expediting Supervisor will oversee a group of professionals ranging from 3 to 7 employees.
  • Supervise the work and coordinate daily activities of team members to meet operational objectives
  • Provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback to employees
  • Monitor workflow, productivity, and quality to ensure standards are met
  • Assists in the oversight of workload forecast reporting and may coordinate staffing needs, ensuring projects are adequately staffed, recruiting support is provided, and resources are allocated timely and efficiently.
  • Identify and resolve issues impacting performance or schedule
  • Support training and development of team members, including onboarding new hires
  • Proactively escalate high-risk supply or production issues to functional leadership
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure accountability for delivery commitments, communication, and performance
  • Assist with oversight of shop visit strategies based on project risk, equipment criticality, and supplier performance
  • Assist with ensuring accuracy and timeliness of data in expediting systems and reporting tools
  • Ensure consistency in expediting practices, documentation, and communication across the team
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution
  • Influences employment practices including but not limited to hiring, promoting, merit, professional development and disciplinary actions
  • Supports development of relevant department strategies
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and team performance
  • May serve as a participant in various task forces, boards or committees involving change or audit of processes.
  • Following are possible positions receiving direction: Expediter.

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical/Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
 

Preferred Skills:

  • Proficient Analytics - Creation and Interpretation
  • Advanced Attention to Detail
  • Proficient Budget Development and Management
  • Advanced Communication - Written and Oral
  • Strong Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office
  • Strong Contract Comprehension
  • Strong Data Entry
  • Proficient Mathematics
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Basic Presentation Skills
  • Strong Problem Solving
  • Basic Process and Technical Writing
  • Strong Project Process Management
  • Strong Schedule and Planning Understanding
  • Basic Training Development

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employmentonboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil backgroundcheck, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

  • Certification from Expediting Management Association (preferred)

Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Travel may be required
  • Normal office environment
  • When traveling, normal job site environment or normal vendor manufacturing environment
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

016

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

 

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

 

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

 

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

 

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

 

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

 

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

 

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