Freelance Procurement Director

A global pharmaceutical company requires an experienced Procurement Director to lead the function on a major project.

Reporting to the Global Procurement Team, this individual will be responsible for managing procurement for a highly complex CAPEX project, ensuring corporate organizational interface and alignment of global and local standards.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the commercial evaluation and advise on incoming bids (EPCM, equipment, engineering suppliers).
• Coordinate internally with stakeholders such as legal, SMEs, and finance.
• Act as an escalation point for ongoing supplier issues.
• Support technical SMEs with commercial questions.
• Proactively identify and prevent delays to contractual milestones.
• Participate in project meetings to provide updates on document submissions.
• Update relevant stakeholders on mitigations and project improvements.
• Review status reports, identify potential problems, and initiate mitigation actions.
• Visit sites and suppliers regularly to assess progress and status, collaborating with engineering and other stakeholders.
• Report on own procurement packages.
• Drive RFQ processes, including strategy, tendering, evaluation, negotiations, and contracting.
• Maintain meticulous records and lead the procurement team and support functions using the project's RFQ tool.

Requirements :

• Proven ability to identify opportunities, influence strategic direction, and exceed expectations.
• Experience with controllership, product costing, and data stewardship.
• Technical proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience in project planning and implementation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing business processes.
• Strong commercial skills.

Educational qualifications include a degree in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. High integrity, fiscal responsibility, and business ownership are essential. Fluency in English and German is required.

If this role interests you, please apply now!

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