We are looking for a  fixed period ( 1 year contract with possibility of renewal) for a Lead Buyer (m/f/x) within the Refining & Chemical Branch of TotalEnergies at the Antwerp Platform.

If you are dynamic, interested in negotiations, launching & managing tenders and managing commercially associated contract, this job can be yours!

The jobholder will need a full understanding of local & internal providers together with applicable cost structure and market trends.  She/He establishes that the three important Platform’s pillars (safety – environment – quality) are implemented following the valid procedures and regulations.  She/He ensures best purchases for the request made by internal customer: best value for money.
 

Your missions:

• Organize and control all process-based activities relating to its category(ies) including overall strategies review, pre-qualifications, tender list development and analysis, contract and commercial negotiations and the preparation of contractual documentation up to finalization.
• Manage the portfolio of contracts to ensure business continuity and proactively work with relevant internal stakeholders to build and maintain relationships with contractors / suppliers and monitor their performance by participating in contract performance management activities.
• Actively contribute to costs savings without compromising safety or quality.
• Comply with all applicable Procurement rules, governance and process and utilize approved standard contract documentation and ensure compliance with standard contracting principles during negotiations.
• Mitigate risk through pro-active management and negotiation of contractual disputes. Support settlement of claims, in conjunction with senior management and Legal, by proposing strategies and actions and by participating in negotiations.   
• Contribute to the process of continuous improvement, including participation in and promotion of Lean initiatives when required and adoption and sharing of best practice. Pave the way toward sustainable supply chain.

• You have a degree in Commercial Engineering. A first experience in oil industry procurement specialty is a plus.
• You have at least two years' experience
• You can collaborate cross‐functionally with other departments in a dynamic business environment.
• You can challenge others in a constructive manner and negotiate with internal peers and other stakeholder representatives to influence decisions or ways of working.
• You are rigorous and like to work as well autonomously as in team.
• You are fluent in both Dutch and English, French is a plus.

Join our dynamic team in Antwerp as a  Lead Buyer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our platform. If you’re passionate about procurement and eager to grow in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you!