Senior Buyer

Technip Energies Abu Dhabi; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Buyer

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking a Senior Buyer, reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, to join our Procurement team based in either London or Milton Keynes, England, UK.

About us:

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the mission we offer you:

The Senior Buyer will manage the complete purchasing cycle of allocated Material Requisitions, ensuring execution within budget, on schedule, and meeting quality standards.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal teams including the Section Head, Project Procurement Manager, Engineering, Project Manager, Legal, Finance, VPM, Transport, and Logistics, while maintaining effective communication and relationships with external suppliers.

Main Accountabilities:

1. Bidder Lists preparation for allocated MRs ensuring compliance with both Corporate and Client Vendor lists
2. Suppliers qualification before PO placement, when needed
3. Set up and manage enquiries and purchase orders using Company IT Tools/ERP.
4. Carry out commercial and contractual negotiations up to supplier selection.
5. Ensuring a close collaboration with Engineering to finalize technical and commercial clarifications according to the projects schedule.
6. Compiling and issuing purchase order, ensuring acceptance without comments
7. Managing all changes of scope during the purchase order execution, including issue amendments.
8. Recovering applicable liquidated damages and back charges notified to the vendors.
9. Managing close out of purchase orders and feedback on vendor performance.
10. Contributing to strategy definition with the Section Heads and the Project Procurement Manager
11. Executing all the activities in compliance with Project purchasing principles, needs and strategy

About you:

We would love to hear from you and how you match this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

1. Master's degree in engineering and/or a specialization in procurement. MCIPS qualified (preferably).
2. Extensive previous experience as a Buyer in a similar industrial business and on EPC projects
3. Proven experience in a similar role within procurement, purchasing and supply chain management.
4. Very good knowledge of UK local manufacturers
5. Highly motivated, driven and pro-active who can interpret and constantly seeks to achieve project schedules
6. Strong negotiation skills to secure the best terms while maintaining supplier relationships
7. Organizational abilities, curiosity, problem solver, target-orientated, rigorous, and respectful to deadlines.
8. A strong understanding of procurement principles and project procurement strategies.
9. Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, local UK vendors and to support buyers within the team.
10. High levels of autonomy and decision-making capability on medium criticality/value requisitions are also required.
11. Willingness to work at site and travel, when required
12. Actively promotes good business ethics
13. Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety
14. Good IT skills in MS packages and experience in Procurement system such as Oracle, etc...
15. English speaker, a second language (i.e. French) is highly appreciated

Your career with us

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.

Whats Next?

Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. Check your application process periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.

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