Candidate Profile

Join TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC as a Buyer , Offshore Wind reporting to our Houston, TX office .

The Buyer must ensure compliance with regulations, reference documents and best practices operations. Procurement of Offshore Wind equipment and services with a robust network of qualified and experienced Suppliers and Contractors with high awareness of all factors related with legal risks and liabilities

The Buyer will demonstrate the following experience:

• Has negotiated varied and complex contracts with a wide range of contractors and vendors, with a minimum of 10 years' experience in procurement of energy / power equipment and services or similar large scale industrial projects
• Negotiation skills,

• Knowledge of C&P tools
• Excellent organizational ability and commitment, working well under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Good team player: willingness to help, confidence and competence to deliver.
• Good knowledge & appreciation of critical business support activities (legal, commercial, economics, finance, insurance, tax, JV management ...).
• Superior written and oral communication.
• Flexibility and pro-activeness are requested.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business. Master a plus

INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATION:

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activities

The position manages the sourcing of tagged items procured:

• Serve as interface related to procurement of all tagged items for the
• projects Offshore Wind Procurement relate packages.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure CFT standard documents are in place including requirements to address operational and maintenance agreements by Company directly with Suppliers
• Work with the engineering team to align sourcing with established market sector strategies.
• Links plans to Long Leads requirements
• Work to ensure approved vendor list is utilized, updated and ensure that additions to AVL are assessed within the prescribed quality framework
• Advises on major procurement related risks for project.
• Co-ordinates scheduling and approvals required as part of project contracting governance process
• Assist Procurement Manger in negotiation and execution of purchase orders
• Ensures transparency of contracts administration process, including preparation / representation of documents for claim negotiations, arbitration, mediation or litigation forums.
• Ensures proper closeout of contracts, including management of: bank guarantees, retentions, claim resolutions, financial payments, post appraisals, etc.
• Promotes achievement of Safety
• Promotes compliance with Company's Code of Conduct.

Context & Environment

Working at TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. TotalEnergies Renewables USA currently has offices in San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Houston, and NYC.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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