Indirect Buyer - Milton Keynes

Technip Energies Abu Dhabi
Milton Keynes
11 months ago
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking anIndirect Buyer, reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, to join our Procurement team based in eitherLondon orMilton Keynes, England, UK.

About us:

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the mission we offer you:

TheIndirect Buyerwill ensure the follow-up of quotes and negotiation of non-strategic purchases. To issue orders in accordance with the needs expressed by the requestor and negotiation of non-strategic purchases and to coordinate invoicing.

Main Accountabilities:

  • Participates in defining procurement strategies and activities to mitigate risk together with the indirect procurement manager.
  • Fulfils inquiries and purchasing activities within time and budget.
  • Assembles all information necessary for issuing an inquiry.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, including but not limited to, Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Project management, Legal, Finance & Logistics
  • Expedites bids and conducts all negotiations with local UK vendors, and Contingent workers.
  • Support Buyers within the team.
  • Maintains effective communication and relationships with external suppliers



About you:

We would love to hear from you and how you match this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

Responsibilities:

  • Proven experience in a similar role within procurement or supply chain management in various Indirect Procurement (IP) categories
  • A strong understanding of procurement principles and project procurement strategies.
  • Request quotes and negotiate with suppliers for non-strategic categories in accordance with the delegation procedure.
  • Issue orders within the scope and ensure their follow-up, including the issuance of amendments if necessary (in coordination with Buyer).
  • Enter data into dedicated Purchasing management databases/tools: Document tracking and internal approval management, ERP (order creation and commitment tracking at the accounting level and validation of invoices), or other external platforms.
  • Ensure the interface with requestors and internal stakeholders (Requesting Services, Management Control, Accounting, Support Tools, GBS, and other entities of the group), or external stakeholders (suppliers if applicable).
  • Manage and monitor the approval flow of Purchasing deliverables (Orders, invoices, etc.).
  • Ensure the coordination and monitoring of GBS India's invoicing performance in accordance with the contractual conditions of the orders.
  • Participate in the creation and implementation of procedures and processes and their continuous improvement.
  • Participate in the development and support of performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring tables, statistics/activity reports of the Service, and decision support formats for this purchasing family.



Qualifications:

  • Entry level procurement background and/or administrative background
  • Technical diploma or relevant degree/ diploma
  • Excellent negotiation and listening skills
  • Organizational abilities, curiosity, problem solver, target-orientated, rigorous, and respectful to deadlines.



Behavioural skills should encompass:

  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Demonstrably results orientated.
  • Must work at the highest level of integrity.
  • Noticeable customer orientation and focus.



Your career with us

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with ground-breaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.

Whats Next?

Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. Check your application process periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.

We invite you to get to know more about our company by visitingwww.ten.comand follow us onLinkedIn,Instagram,Facebook,XandYouTubefor company updates.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

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