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Senior IP Buyer - Maternity Cover (12-month FTC) Milton Keynes

Technip Energies Abu Dhabi
Milton Keynes
5 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 aSenior IP Buyer - Maternity Cover (12-month FTC), reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, to join our Procurement team based in Milton 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:

TheSenior IP Buyerwill be tasked with buying, negotiating and following purchasing categories (goods / services), to ensure that quality, cost effective products are delivered in a timely manner in accordance with the needs expressed by relevant departments across the T.EN business.

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.
  • Expedites bids and conducts all negotiations with vendors.



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:

  • A Degree level qualification and solid experience in buying / procurement.
  • Experience under Indirect Purchasing including but not limited to hiring agency contractor / contract personnel and/or Individual contractors /contingent workers in UK region with IR35 requirements, building facilities and IT equipment procurement, capable of handling a spend map of more than 20M€ with more than 100 personnel in contracted personnel / contingent workers per year.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the rules and principles of procurement.
  • Thorough understanding of the theory of models and tools within the procurement discipline.
  • Knowledge of key category suppliers and the overall market.
  • Familiarity with commercial terms (POs / contracts) and discipline terms & conditions.
  • Comprehension of local constraints & regulations.
  • Excellent negotiating skills.



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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