Procurement Project Lead

Job Title: Project Procurement Lead
Contract Type: Contract (with potential permanent conversion)
Experience Level: 10-15 years
Industry Background: FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, or Chemicals

The Project Procurement Lead will manage procurement activities for major investment projects and coordinate planning and execution at the site. This role carries strategic responsibility for procuring goods and services for the construction of manufacturing, laboratory, and office facilities, with project values ranging between £5 million and £500 million.

• Develop and implement Procurement Execution Strategy for assigned projects.

• Own end-to-end commercial activities, including procurement, expediting, contract management, and contract close-out.

• Manage procurement across:

  • Goods: Process and electrical equipment, AHUs, black utilities (pumps, valves), lab equipment, furniture, consumables, automation systems, and spare parts.

  • Services: Construction, piping, HVAC, electrical, cleanroom fit-out, consulting, engineering, and planning.

• Actively manage the Procurement Master Plan (PMP) during project execution, ensuring timely reporting and proactive risk mitigation.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including:

  • Internal procurement teams (buyers, order managers, contract managers).

  • Procurement management & category management.

  • Project directors, engineers, and SMEs.

  • Support functions (Quality, EHS, Legal, Finance, HR).

  • External collaborators (EPCM, EPC, main trade and equipment suppliers).

• 10+ years' experience in CAPEX project/procurement management (pharma/biotech preferred).

• Proven experience in plant construction, procurement, sales, and contract management.

• Strong track record with large CAPEX projects (£5m-£500m).

• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.

• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills; able to thrive in matrix and interdisciplinary environments.

• Strong commercial acumen, with analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive in fast-paced environments.

• Technical training (ETH/FH) in process, chemical, mechanical, civil, or plant engineering is an advantage.

Must-have: Procurement leadership on large-scale CAPEX projects, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector.