Senior Buyer - London
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About Technip Energies
Technip Energies is a world-leading engineering and technology player. We bring our clients game-changing projects to life and are committed to enhancing their performance. Our expertise includes a full range of design and project development services, from early engagement to delivery.
About Technip Energies U.K. Operating Centre
Technip Energies UK Operating Centre (T.EN UKOC) is a unique engineering contractor, combining the global strength of Technip Energies with strong local presence in the UK market. We are based in numerous locations across the UK, including London and Milton Keynes, with expertise to deliver sizeable projects in the UK and abroad. Within the UK our focus is directed towards the energy market, including energy transition projects. Our people bring a diverse mix of expertise across our spectrum of operation. We operate across the project lifecycle from technology and engineering, through construction, commissioning, operation & maintenance services. Further, T.EN UK OC is the project management consultancy Centre of excellence for Technip Energies.
Senior Buyer
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to manage the complete purchasing cycle of allocated Material Requisitions, ensuring execution within budget, on schedule, and meeting quality standards.
The Senior Buyer will report functionally to the Section Head or equivalent and operationally to the Project Procurement Manager or equivalent. 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.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role within procurement or Local UK supply chain management, a strong understanding of procurement principles and project procurement strategies, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and to support buyers within the team. High levels of autonomy and decision-making capability on medium criticality/value requisitions are also required.
Responsibilities:
Requirements
It is essential that applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
We invite you to get to learn more about our company by visiting www.ten.com and follow us on LinkedIn for company updates.
As an equal opportunity employer Technip Energies considers only qualified applicants without regard to colour, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.
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About Technip Energies
Technip Energies is a world-leading engineering and technology player. We bring our clients game-changing projects to life and are committed to enhancing their performance. Our expertise includes a full range of design and project development services, from early engagement to delivery.
About Technip Energies U.K. Operating Centre
Technip Energies UK Operating Centre (T.EN UKOC) is a unique engineering contractor, combining the global strength of Technip Energies with strong local presence in the UK market. We are based in numerous locations across the UK, including London and Milton Keynes, with expertise to deliver sizeable projects in the UK and abroad. Within the UK our focus is directed towards the energy market, including energy transition projects. Our people bring a diverse mix of expertise across our spectrum of operation. We operate across the project lifecycle from technology and engineering, through construction, commissioning, operation & maintenance services. Further, T.EN UK OC is the project management consultancy Centre of excellence for Technip Energies.
Senior Buyer
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to manage the complete purchasing cycle of allocated Material Requisitions, ensuring execution within budget, on schedule, and meeting quality standards.
The Senior Buyer will report functionally to the Section Head or equivalent and operationally to the Project Procurement Manager or equivalent. 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.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role within procurement or Local UK supply chain management, a strong understanding of procurement principles and project procurement strategies, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and to support buyers within the team. High levels of autonomy and decision-making capability on medium criticality/value requisitions are also required.
Responsibilities:
- Recommending Bidder Lists for allocated MRs.
- Set up and manage enquiries and purchase orders using the Group IT Tools.
- Carry out commercial and contractual negotiations up to supplier selection.
- Ensuring a close collaboration with Engineering to finalize technical and commercial clarifications within schedule cycle.
- Compiling and issuing purchase order, ensuring acceptance without comments
- Managing all changes of scope during the purchase order execution, including issue amendments.
- Recovering applicable liquidated damages and back charges notified to the vendors.
- Managing close out of purchase orders and feedback on vendor performance.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar role within procurement, local UK purchasing and supply chain management.
- Technical diploma or relevant degree/ diploma.
- Negotiation skills
- Organizational abilities, curiosity, problem solver, target-orientated, rigorous, and respectful to deadlines.
It is essential that applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
We invite you to get to learn more about our company by visiting www.ten.com and follow us on LinkedIn for company updates.
As an equal opportunity employer Technip Energies considers only qualified applicants without regard to colour, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.
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