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Senior Indirect Buyer

Technip Energies
22 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Houston, TX, United States
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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 Senior Indirect Buyer is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, contract development, and procurement activities for complex indirect services supporting engineering, energy, and large-scale EPC projects. This position focuses primarily on the procurement of professional services, engineering services, consulting services, contracted labor, technical services, and outsourced service providers . The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience independently negotiating, developing, executing, and administering complex commercial and legal procurement agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Contract Services Agreements (CSAs), Service Orders, Statements of Work (SOWs), consulting agreements, subcontractor agreement, and NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreement) . Working closely with Legal, Finance, Tax, Engineering, Project Controls, and other internal stakeholders, the Senior Indirect Buyer ensures contractual compliance, commercial risk mitigation, cost optimization, and successful project execution. The role requires strong commercial judgment, experience managing complex supplier relationships, and the ability to independently support procurement activities in a fast-paced, global EPC environment. Key Responsibilities Contract Management & Commercial Negotiations Independently prepare, review, negotiate, execute, and administer complex procurement agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Contract Services Agreements (CSAs), Service Orders, Statements of Work (SOWs), NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreement), consulting agreements, subcontractor agreements, and other commercial and legal procurement documentation. Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with professional service providers, engineering consultants, technical contractors, and outsourced service suppliers. Review and negotiate contractual terms and conditions, including indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance requirements, confidentiality, payment terms, termination provisions, intellectual property, and other commercial risk considerations. Partner closely with Legal, Risk, Finance, Tax, and internal stakeholders to resolve contractual exceptions, negotiate deviations, and ensure agreements comply with company policies and project requirements. Manage the complete contract lifecycle, including contract development, negotiation, approvals, execution, amendments, renewals, change orders, and closeout. Develop and administer Service Orders and SOWs that clearly define scope, deliverables, commercial terms, schedules, performance expectations, and contractual obligations. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial, financial, and contractual risks associated with supplier agreements. Strategic Sourcing & Indirect Procurement Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for indirect service categories, including professional services, engineering services, consulting, contracted labor, technical resources, legal services, and outsourced services. Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with project requirements, business objectives, procurement policies, and category management initiatives. Prepare, issue, evaluate, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and Requests for Proposal (RFPs). Conduct supplier evaluations, commercial bid analyses, contract negotiations, and supplier selection recommendations. Negotiate competitive prici…

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