Associate Procurement Manager Marketing & Selling (EU) – Junior Level

MSI Pharma; Belgique; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

MSI Pharma is seeking an Associate Procurement Manager for a freelance role focusing on marketing and selling categories within the biopharma industry. You'll be responsible for executing procurement strategies, enhancing supplier relationships, and managing full RFI/RFQ processes. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree, have a minimum of 3 years in procurement, and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills. This role offers a hybrid working model with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree beneficial (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic procurement or sales roles.
• Experience in Pharma or agencies supporting Pharma is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement strategy execution and enhance supplier relationships.
• Manage RFI/RFQ processes and analyze market trends for decision-making.
• Apply sustainability frameworks in supplier selection and contracting.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Contract drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Supplier market knowledge

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (beneficial)

Tools

Procurement software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Location: Brussels Region, Belgium

Engagement: Freelance Mission

Industry: Biopharma Organisation

Hybrid freelance mission, competitive hourly rate

Associate Procurement Manager (Marketing & Selling – EU)

This role supports regional procurement strategy execution, enhances supplier relationships, drives value creation, and ensures effective sourcing across marketing & selling categories. You will be instrumental in end‑to‑end sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, sustainability initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Category & Network Strategy

• Translate procurement strategies into operational activity across the business
• Build and nurture strong supplier relationships, providing insights from market and sourcing activity

Supplier Segmentation & Selection

• Support development of supplier segmentation and commercial relationship models aligned to business strategies
• Identify potential suppliers and maintain effective commercial relationships
• Contribute to sourcing recommendations and governance reviews

Contracting & Negotiation

• Manage full RFI/RFQ processes using approved procurement tools
• Analyse market trends and supply landscape to support fact‑based decision‑making
• Collaborate with Legal on contract terms, negotiate T&Cs, and embed KPIs/SLA requirements

Performance & Risk Management

• Support assessment of supplier performance and act as escalation point where needed
• Ensure risk mitigation strategies are incorporated into contracts and contingency plans shared across teams

Sustainability & Compliance

• Apply sustainability frameworks and ensure sustainability criteria are integrated into supplier selection and contracting
• Manage PO approval (within threshold) and maintain compliance with relevant procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement ecosystem

Requirements

Education & Background

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree beneficial (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic procurement or sales roles
• Experience in Pharma or agencies supporting Pharma (Marketing, Medical, Market Research, Media) is highly recommended

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build effective supplier relationships
• Experience managing procurement projects, timelines, and deliverables
• Proficiency in contract drafting, reviewing, and understanding key legal implications
• Strong analytical capability and use of procurement software and data tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with agility and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Knowledge of supplier markets in marketing & selling categories
• Fluent in English