Buyer I

Position Summary

Manages the complete purchasing cycle for allocated lower‑criticality or lower‑value Material Requisitions to support budget, schedule, quality, and project execution objectives. The position supports project and proposal execution in a global EPC environment and is 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.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 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.