Freelance Project Manager (Partnership Development)

Simiver srl; Köln; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international company is looking for a freelance Project Manager to scout and evaluate technical partners in Germany. The ideal candidate will be a German and fluent English speaker with a strong background in procurement and supplier management. This position offers the flexibility of remote work with minimal supervision and involves both online and in-person stakeholder engagement.

Leistungen

Flexible work environment

Independence in project management

Cross-border project opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in German and English is essential.
• Strong background in procurement or supplier management required.
• Experience with AV technical equipment preferred.

Aufgaben

• Identify and research potential new partners in the AV industry.
• Evaluate potential partners against predefined criteria.
• Build and maintain a structured database of partners.
• Engage with potential partners and conduct introductory calls.

Kenntnisse

German speaker

Fluent English

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Business development

Organizational skills

Negotiation ability

Excellent communication skills

Self-driven

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Simiver is an international company active in different industries. For one of our brands, we are looking for a freelance Project Manager (VAT registered), German speaker, to support the scouting and evaluation of new technical partners in Germany.

Project duration: approx. 1-2 months starting immediately.

Responsibilities

• Scouting & research: Identify potential new partners (AV industry) through active search
• Initial qualification: Evaluate potential partners against predefined criteria and organise them in a complete database.
• Database management: Build and maintain a structured database of partners with key characteristics and evaluation notes.
• Partner engagement: Manage first contact, conduct introductory calls, and organize follow-up meetings.
• On-site visits: Carry out short business tours (3–4 days) to meet potential partners in person, together with the technical manager.
• Testing phase: Support the first trial collaboration in real project conditions.
• Negotiation support: Participate in defining agreements and commercial terms alongside the technical manager.

Required Skills & Preferences

• German speaker + fluent English (spoken and written).
• Strong background in procurement, supplier management, or business development in international contexts.
• Preferable: knowledge / experience with AV technical equipment or event services.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Precision, negotiation ability, and excellent communication skills.
• High degree of independence: able to carry the scouting project forward autonomously, with minimal supervision.
• Self-driven, proactive, and goal-oriented (able to manage the process independently).

Personal Qualities

• Curiosity & research mindset: motivated to explore and discover the best possible alternatives
• Relationship builder: able to establish trust quickly with external stakeholders.
• Persuasiveness: confidence in presenting opportunities and convincing partners to engage.
• Methodical approach: disciplined in following processes, documenting findings, and comparing options.
• Result-driven: focused on achieving tangible outcomes within deadlines.
• Adaptability: comfortable switching between online research, calls, and in-person meetings.

What we offer

• An international working environment with cross-border projects.
• Full independence in managing the scouting process, with responsibility for results.
• A goal-oriented collaboration, where initiative and proactivity are highly valued.
• Flexible and fully remote work, except for business trips and meetings in person.