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Freelance Procurement Director, Stuttgart
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Client:
Quanta part of QCS Staffing
Location:
Stuttgart, Germany
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
5cf8bd476714
Job Views:
2
Posted:
10.08.2025
Expiry Date:
24.09.2025
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Job Description:
Freelance Procurement Director - Pharmaceuticals - 12-Month Contract - Stuttgart
A global pharmaceutical company requires an experienced Procurement Director to lead the function on a major project.
Reporting into the Global Procurement Team, this individual will manage procurement for a complex CAPEX project, aligning global and local standards.
Responsibilities:
* Lead commercial evaluation and advise on incoming bids (EPCM, equipment, engineering suppliers).
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as legal, SMEs, and finance.
* Act as an escalation point for ongoing supplier issues.
* Support technical SMEs in commercial questions.
* Proactively detect and prevent delays to contractual milestones.
* Participate in project meetings, providing updates on document submissions.
* Communicate updates on mitigations and improvements to stakeholders.
* Review status reports and initiate mitigation for risks.
* Visit suppliers and field sites regularly to assess project progress.
* Report on procurement packages.
* Drive RFQ processes, including strategy, tendering, evaluation, negotiations, and contracting.
* Maintain meticulous project files and lead procurement team activities.
Requirements:
* Ability to identify opportunities, influence direction, and exceed expectations.
* Experience with controllership, product costing, and data stewardship.
* Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP.
* Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
* Project management expertise.
* Strong analytical and organizational skills.
* Experience with project planning and execution.
* Knowledge of manufacturing business processes.
* Commercial acumen.
* Experience managing capital projects over $1 million.
* Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field, or relevant experience.
* High integrity, fiscal responsibility, and business ownership.
* Fluent in English and German.
If this role interests you, please apply now!
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