Project Procurement Manager

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

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& accommodation will not be provided by the client. 12 month minimum contract with opportunity.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Background: Strong experience in Engineering and/or Contracts Management on large capital projects valued at USD $50M+ .
• 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.