Technip Energies

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Technip Energies  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

· Seeks 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.

What’s next?

At Technip Energies, we prioritize internal applications and provide timely feedback to internal applicants. Our Recruiting Team screens and matches 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. You can check your application progress directly in PeopleConnect Recruiting.

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Technip Energies

About Technip Energies

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.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ten.com
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