Project Procurement Lead - 12 month contract - Slough

RBW Consulting LLP; Slough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Project Procurement Lead in Slough to manage procurement activities for large investment projects in the pharmaceutical sector. The role requires over 10 years of experience in procurement management, strong strategic skills, and fluent English. The candidate will be responsible for developing a procurement strategy and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure project success. This is an on-site position with a pay rate of £60-80 p/h and potential for permanent conversion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Capex project procurement management, preferably in pharma/biotech.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German is advantageous.
• Ability to work in matrix organizations and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate Procurement Execution Strategy for projects.
• Manage end-to-end procurement and contract closeout.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including procurement teams and project managers.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Technical training in engineering

Job description

The Project Procurement Lead manages procurement activities for assigned investment projects and coordinates planning and execution at the designated site. The Project Procurement Lead holds strategic responsibility for procurement of goods & services for the construction of manufacturing, laboratory & office facilities for projects of values between £5 million and £500 million.

Start date: 6/10/25

End date: 5/10/26

Pay rate: £60-80 p/h DOE

Based: On-site in Slough

Potential permanent conversion!

Key responsibilities:

- 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 for;

o Goods: Process equipment, electrical equipment, AHU’s, black utilities pumps & valves, lab equipment, furniture, consumables, pumps & automation systems and spare parts for above

o Services such as: Construction, piping, HVAC, electrical & cleanroom fit-out, consulting, engineering and planning

- 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 such as:

o Procurement team (category owners, buyers, order managers & contract managers)

o In-house procurement management & category management

o Project Director or Managers, engineers & subject matter experts dedicated to projects

o Support functions such as Quality, EHS, Legal, Finance, HR etc.

o Key third party collaborators including EPCM, EPC or main trade or equipment suppliers


Key requirements:

- Capex project / procurement management ? 10 years - pharma / biotech sectors an advantage

- Experience in plant construction as well as in the areas of procurement, sales, contract Languages: Required: English fluent; Advantage: German

- Team player with ability to communicate & work efficiently in matrix organizations 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

MUST have experience: Procurement on large CAPEX projects, pharmaceutical sector preferred

Please apply here and Harry Henson will be in contact to discuss the next steps!