Technical Buyer job at TotalEnergies

Context & Environment

• Conduct market price surveys on items frequently sourced or those that are part of the Bills of  Quantities (BOQs).
• Verify accuracy of contractor bills and/or invoices against actual work done quantities as stated in the Local Purchase Order (LPO)
• Participate in site visits with other stakeholders to assess progress on key projects.
• Negotiate with suppliers.
• Check and identify compliance with the technical requirements, project layouts, BOQs, cost estimates, etc by service providers.
• Coordinate the procurement of imports through the Group procurement hub and ensure the logistics are in place for smooth delivery
• Support user departments in procurement of goods and services
• Coordinate the tendering process where applicable
• Develop, evaluate and monitor key performance indicators for all suppliers
• Submit monthly/quarterly reports

Activities

• Assessing technical user needs for accuracy, correct specifications, etc
• Processing purchase requests in a timely manner
• Negotiating for competitive offers/rates with suppliers to achieve good savings on behalf of the company
• Supplier Relationship Management

Candidate Profile

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Quantity Surveying or related field
• Should possess a minimum of  at least 2 years work experience in project management, construction or infrastructure  development or related industry 
• Knowledge in procurement and supply chain management process will be an added advantage
• Should have good analytical, communication and report writing skills
• Should be a good planner, self driven and result oriented
• Should be able to communicate in some local languages

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.