Purchasing Manager I

About Us JOB DESCRIPTION At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company — we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in being part of the solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities. Position Summary The Purchasing Manager I leads purchasing activities for an assigned discipline within an Operating Center and is accountable for section organization, capability, workload, quality, and performance. The role ensures project and proposal purchasing requirements are delivered safely, competitively, ethically, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Technip Energies procurement principles and procedures. This position combines people leadership, sourcing strategy, commercial negotiation, supplier management, governance assurance, resource planning, and hands-on problem solving. The Purchasing Manager I works in a matrix environment across projects, Operating Centers, engineering disciplines, procurement functions, and geographically distributed stakeholders to drive consistent and effective purchasing execution. Key Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities Develop purchasing strategies for projects and proposals using applicable Category Management frameworks, market intelligence, supplier benchmarks, and project requirements. Collaborate with Project Procurement Managers, Category Managers, and Operating Center procurement leadership to define sourcing, bidder engagement, negotiation, and award strategies. Partner with Engineering Section Heads and project disciplines to optimize technical requirements, bidder lists, requisition packaging, and cost-effective Material Requisition splits. Contribute to Project Approved Vendor Lists, supplier sourcing plans, pre-bid agreements, long-lead strategies, proposal estimates, and purchasing man-hour estimates. Lead or support high-value, high-risk, or complex commercial and contractual negotiations, including final negotiations and cross-project leverage opportunities. Support purchasing execution involving supplier claims, change orders, purchase order amendments, notices of default, liquidated damages, backcharges, and commercial close-out. Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships while maintaining confidentiality, fairness, competition, and segregation of duties. Participate in supplier qualification and performance assessments and provide timely escalation of supplier performance, capacity, or commercial risks. Anticipate resource and supplier-market constraints and develop mitigation plans that protect project cost, schedule, quality, and execution objectives. Leadership / Management Responsibilities Organize and manage the purchasing section, including day-to-day priorities, work allocation, workload balancing, and delivery oversight. Lead the section purchasing team at Operating Center level and contribute to recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and capability development. Assign appropriate personnel to projects and proposals based on Project Procurement Manager strategy, project complexity, schedule, and buyer workload. Set clear expectations and priorities, monitor execution, remove obstacles, and hold the team accountable for quality, timeliness, and compliance. Keep buyers informed of active and upcoming projects, supplier developments, market changes, organizational changes, and other factors affecting execution. Provide technical and commercial guidance to Buyers, Lead Buyers, and other purchasing personnel and promote consistent application of best practices. Promote collaboration across projects and Operating Centers to maximize leverage, share resources, and maintain consistent ways of working. Compliance / Operational Responsib…

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