Procurement Senior Operator

NEXTCHEM is the Maire’s company dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions. Thanks to the extensive know-how of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon capture, fuels, chemicals, and polymers, we offer innovative solutions and processes to fully enable the energy transition.

Within the Procurement Department, we are looking for a Procurement Senior Operator to support Project Procurement activities across the full project lifecycle. The role requires a high level of autonomy, strong coordination skills and the ability to operate with limited supervision from PPC, especially in advanced project phases.

Key responsibilities

Commercial Phase

• Support vendor qualification checks in coordination with Group Business Services
• Support cost analysis activities together with Estimating and Purchasing Department
• Issue and expedite NDAs and RFIs
• Support the collection and expediting of Technical and Commercial Offers
• Prepare and update Inquiry Reports and simplified Commercial Bid Histories
• Upload procurement documentation in dedicated SharePoint areas

Project Execution Phase

• Support the full procurement lifecycle from Material Requisition to delivery at site and PO close‑out
• Ensure proper filing and traceability of procurement documentation
• Act, when required and in coordination with SMM, as Buyer for minor Purchase Orders and amendments
• Update corporate Material Management databases
• Interface with Vendors, Site Teams, Partners, Branches and internal functions
• Provide timely feedback on procurement‑related critical issues

Advanced Project Phase (Senior Role)

• Support Purchase Order review and amendments management
• Perform contract administration activities, interfacing with administration departments
• Manage back charges towards Vendors
• Support the definition and application of Liquidated Damages, in coordination with PPC and administration department and contract procurement

Additional responsibilities

• Provide on‑the‑job training and operational support to junior procurement resources
• Ensure consistent use of Supply Chain Tools, standards and company methodologies

Profile

• Solid experience in project procurement, preferably in EPC environments
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
• Strong coordination and documentation skills
• Familiarity with contract administration and post‑order activities
• Good communication skills in an international project environment