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Expediting Group Supervisor

Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2026

About the role

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.