Project Procurement Lead

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical and biotech sector is seeking a Project Procurement Lead for a 12-month contract in Slough. The role focuses on managing procurement strategies for significant Capex investment projects, requiring strategic thinking and excellent collaboration skills. Candidates with extensive experience in procurement management within the pharma/biotech sectors are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Extensive Capex project/procurement management experience in pharma/biotech.
• Ability to work in matrix organizations and interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement execution strategy for investment projects.
• Manage procurement activities, contract management, and closeout.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders during project execution.

Skills

Procurement Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Collaboration

Communication

Education

Technical training in process, chemical, mechanical, civil or plant engineering

Job description

Project Procurement Lead - UK, Slough - 12 Month Contract

Our client, a leading partner to pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition markets, has an exciting opening for aProject Procurement Lead for their new Capex investment project. As a scientific and technology innovator, this is a superb opportunity to onboard as our client continues to make strides towards a healthier world for all.

Essential duties and responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Development of Procurement Execution Strategy and coordination of procurement activities for assigned investment projects.
• End-to-end commercial ownership of procurement, expediting, contract management & closeout of contracts.
• Active management of the Procurement Master Plan (PMP) during project execution to ensure timely project reporting, identification & mitigation of risks
• Close collaboration with a multitude of stakeholders.

Desirable experience:

• Extensive Capex project / procurement management within pharma / biotech sectors
• Experience in plant construction as well as in the areas of procurement, sales, contract
• Team player with ability to communicate & work efficiently in matrix organisations and interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent business mindset, strategic, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Initiative and resilience – ability to work in an exciting, ever-changing environment
• Technical training (ETH or FH) or similar in process, chemical, mechanical, civil or plant engineering an advantage
• Procurement on large CAPEX projects, pharmaceutical sector preferred
• Languages: Required: English fluent; Advantage: German

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!

#LI-CB1