Buyer I

About the Role

Manages the complete purchasing cycle for allocated lower-criticality or lower-value Material Requisitions to support budget, schedule, quality, and project execution objectives within a global EPC environment. Expected to conduct all purchasing activities competitively, ethically, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable Technip Energies and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommend bidder lists for allocated Material Requisitions in alignment with the project sourcing strategy and approved supplier requirements.
• Prepare, issue, and manage inquiries and purchase orders using approved e-procurement, ERP, and document-management tools.
• Coordinate commercial and contractual clarifications and negotiations through supplier selection, maintaining a clear and auditable record.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to complete technical and commercial clarification cycles within the required schedule.
• Seek support from experienced buyers, the Project Procurement Manager, and the Section Head when commercial, contractual, or execution risks exceed assigned authority.
• Compile, check, issue, and administer purchase orders, including supplier acknowledgement and acceptance without unacceptable comments.
• Manage scope changes during purchase order execution and prepare amendments in accordance with delegated authority and approval requirements.
• Support recovery of applicable liquidated damages, back-charges, credits, or other supplier liabilities when properly documented.
• Close purchase orders in a timely manner and contribute to supplier performance feedback and project close-out requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, compliance, and professional conduct in supplier interactions and commercial decisions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree, technical diploma, or other relevant qualification in business, engineering, supply chain, or a related field.
• Entry-level to early-career purchasing, supply chain, commercial, project, or engineering experience; relevant internships or cooperative assignments may be considered.
• Ability to work in English with clear written and verbal communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn e-procurement and ERP tools.

Core Skills and Behaviors

• Developing negotiation skills and commercial judgment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, curiosity, and follow-through.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability with respect for deadlines and impact to stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to seek guidance when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an EPC, energy, industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Exposure to competitive bidding, purchase orders, supplier qualification, or commercial bid tabulation.

Success in the Role

• Accurate and timely inquiry and purchase order documentation.
• Effective coordination of bidder clarifications and supplier responses.
• Early escalation of schedule, quality, commercial, or compliance concerns.
• Consistent application of procurement procedures and ethical standards.