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Freelance Procurement Director, Stuttgart
Client: Quanta, part of QCS Staffing
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 5cf8bd476714
Job Views: 5
Posted: 15.06.2025
Expiry Date: 30.07.2025
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 to the Global Procurement Team, this individual will manage procurement for a highly complex CAPEX project, ensuring organizational alignment with global and local standards.
Responsibilities:
* Lead commercial evaluation and advise on incoming bids (EPCM, equipment, engineering suppliers).
* Align internally with stakeholders such as legal, SMEs, and finance.
* Act as escalation point for ongoing supplier issues.
* Support technical SMEs on commercial questions.
* Proactively identify and prevent delays to contractual milestones.
* Participate in project meetings, providing updates on document submissions.
* Communicate mitigations and improvements to relevant stakeholders.
* Review status reports, identify risks, and initiate mitigation actions.
* Visit suppliers and project sites regularly to assess progress.
* Report on procurement packages and activities.
* Manage RFQ processes, including strategy, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contracting.
* Lead and organize the procurement team using the project's RFQ tools.
Requirements:
* Proven ability to identify opportunities, influence decision-making, and exceed expectations.
* Experience with controllership, product costing, and data management.
* Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP.
* Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
* Strong project management capabilities.
* Organizational and analytical skills.
* Experience in 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 interested, please apply now!
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