Freelance Procurement Director

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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:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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 alignment with global and local standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial evaluations and advise on incoming bids (EPCM, equipment, engineering suppliers).
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (legal, SMEs, finance).
• Act as escalation point for ongoing supplier issues.
• Support technical SMEs in commercial questions.
• Proactively identify and prevent delays to contractual milestones.
• Participate in project meetings, providing updates on document submissions.
• Update stakeholders on mitigations and improvements.
• Review status reports and initiate risk mitigation actions.
• Visit suppliers and field sites regularly to assess progress.
• Report on procurement packages and activities.
• Lead RFQ processes, including strategy, tendering, evaluation, negotiations, and contracting.
• Maintain meticulous procurement files and lead the procurement team.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to identify opportunities, influence direction, and exceed expectations.
• Experience with controllership, product costing, and data stewardship.
• Technical proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience delivering 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!