Project Procurement Manager

Our client who is a global engineering consultancy are looking for a Capital Project Procurement Manager with EPC experience to join their team working on a very exciting pharmaceutical project in Wuppertal, Germany.

Must be fluent in both English and German - NON NEGOTIABLE

This is a full time contract working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 4 Days on site, 1 day working from home. This would be ideal for somebody who lives local as travel and accommodation will not be provided by the client. 12 month minimum contract with opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to understand project scope, timeline, and responsibilities.
• Create the project procurement and contract management plans.
• Estimate costs and build project budgets.
• Define the procurement strategy (how and when to source suppliers and contractors).
• Decide the best contracting approach (e.g., EPC, design & build, traditional construction).
• Lead supplier pre-qualification, tendering, and bid evaluations.
• Manage large tenders and coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, HSE, and project teams.
• Negotiate pricing, schedules, scope, and contract terms with suppliers and contractors.
• Manage contracts and ensure suppliers deliver as agreed.
• Track supplier performance from contract award through project completion and warranty.
• Benchmark costs and analyze pricing to ensure competitiveness and value for money.
• Control project costs, forecasts, and risks before and after contracts are signed.
• Build and deliver savings plans through cost reduction, value engineering, and strong negotiations.
• Manage change orders and assess their impact on cost, schedule, and scope.

Qualifications

• Background: Strong experience in Engineering and/or Contracts Management on large capital projects.
• Must be fluent in both English and German - NON NEGOTIABLE
• Technical Skills: Proficient in digital procurement and project management systems such as Coupa, Ariba, Autodesk , and enterprise ERP platforms .
• Experience Level: Extensive hands-on delivery and leadership experience, typically 5+ years working on complex, large-scale capital projects.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, or Quantity Surveying .
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as CIPS or PMP are highly desirable.