Senior Buyer – EPC Project Procurement Leader

Technip Energies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities for major projects. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate terms to meet budget, schedule, and quality targets.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Legal, and Logistics, providing procurement expertise and mentoring to junior staff while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related technical field required.
• Minimum 5 years procurement experience in an EPC environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and eProcurement tools.
• Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and commercial strategies for procurement of materials and equipment.
• Prepare master bid lists and assess supplier risks and criticality.
• Lead bid activity and supplier negotiations within delegated authority.
• Prepare purchase orders and manage supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure procurement compliance with company procedures and governance.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Project procurement

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related

Tools

ERP systems

eProcurement platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Technip Energies is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities for major projects. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate terms to meet budget, schedule, and quality targets.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Legal, and Logistics, providing procurement expertise and mentoring to junior staff while ensuring compliance with company standards.