Senior Project Contracts and Claim Lead F/H

TotalEnergies Group; Pau; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Group is seeking a senior procurement professional to define and deploy the O&M procurement strategy within the E&P segment. You will manage tenders, lead negotiations, and coordinate with global affiliates and technical teams across international operations.

You will ensure contract performance, risk management and the integration of safety, quality, and CSR requirements. A master’s degree and strong French/English language skills are essential, with occasional travel to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent (Bac+5) is required.
• Solid operational experience in maintenance in the Exploration & Production (E&P) sector is essential.
• Fluent French and English; comfortable working in an international environment.
• Occasional international travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the procurement strategy for the O&M segment.
• Lead tenders and commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Manage contract performance and supplier assessments.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental and CSR requirements are integrated into procurement.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier management

Market intelligence

Risk analysis

Education

Master’s degree (Bac+5) in engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Domain Industrial Projects, Maintenance & Inspection, Procurement

Type of contract Regular position

Experience Minimum 10 years

Within TotalEnergies Global Procurement, you will join the Operations & Maintenance category, which manages procurement activities worldwide for maintenance, shutdown and inspection services across TotalEnergies’ different business segments.

You will work in a highly operational and international environment, interacting closely with affiliates, technical teams and suppliers.

Your primary scope will be Exploration & Production (E&P). You may also support other business segments on operations and maintenance-related matters, particularly in the renewable energy sector.

Activities

Reporting to the Segment Manager, you will contribute to defining and deploying the procurement strategy for the Operations & Maintenance segment.

You will independently manage the procurement activities assigned to you. From the early stages of major E&P projects, you will work closely with Project and Operations teams to assess different contracting models for operations and maintenance activities. You will then make recommendations based on cost and risk assessments, ensuring that key contractual and execution risks are appropriately addressed.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Define and manage the procurement strategy

• Conduct active market intelligence covering suppliers, technologies and market indices;
• Analyse and develop the supplier panel, taking into account supplier and market risks;
• Challenge business requirements and specifications with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for globalisation, standardisation and optimisation;
• Develop and deploy the segment procurement strategy;
• Integrate carbon footprint reduction objectives into procurement strategies and supplier assessments.

Manage tenders and negotiations

• Prepare and manage tenders for centrally managed requirements and support affiliates with their local tendering processes;
• Depending on the segment's priorities, act as the main point of contact for an affiliate regarding its key O&M contracts. Together with local teams, analyse contract performance and prepare recommendations regarding contract evolution, extension or retendering;
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers;
• During clarification phases with bidders, work closely with Project and Operations teams to identify execution risks. In coordination with the Legal team, propose and negotiate contractual clauses that clearly define each party's obligations and the allocation of associated costs;
• Contribute to the development and improvement of standard contracts in coordination with Legal teams;
• Monitor the portfolio of centrally managed contracts and their key milestones and expiry dates;
• Support operational teams in managing potential disputes, claims and commercial issues.

Drive contract and supplier performance

• Monitor procurement financial performance and supplier KPIs;
• Lead performance reviews and contribute to supplier assessments;
• Ensure the proper implementation and application of framework agreements;
• Identify and implement improvement, optimisation and transformation plans together with internal stakeholders;
• Integrate safety, quality, environmental and corporate social responsibility requirements into supplier performance management.

Candidate Profile

The profile we are looking for

• You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent (Bac+5), preferably from an engineering school.
• You have solid operational experience in maintenance within the Exploration & Production (E&P) sector. This experience is essential to understand operational stakeholders’ needs and constraints and to effectively challenge the related procurement strategies.
• You are comfortable working in technical and industrial environments and are able to challenge and influence experienced stakeholders, build alignment around a strategy, and operate effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
• Professional proficiency in both French and English is essential. Occasional international travel will be required.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.