Project Procurement Manager

Project Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Experience in Data Centre, Pharmaceutical or Semi-Conductor is advantageous
Must hold an EU Passport

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals across multiple projects and locations.
• Apply financial management principles and quantitative analysis to ensure fiscally responsible decision-making within the procurement budget.
• Develop and execute RFP/RFQ packages.
• Independently consolidate and analyse information from various sources to develop effective procurement schedules.
• Maintain a procurement budget tracker.
• Lead vendor meetings and build strong, long-term supplier relationships.
• Develop and implement a contract framework strategy with key supply chain partners.
• Drive and exceed procurement KPIs.
• Manage the full procurement-to-pay process, from sourcing to invoice clearance.
• Develop procurement strategies for core commodities.
• Act as a client-facing representative on large-scale projects when required.
• Identify new suppliers and recommend innovative sourcing strategies.
• Procure equipment, materials, and services for assigned projects.
• Ensure the quality and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Develop and maintain a Procurement Schedule Report (PSR).
• Negotiate vendor alliances, rebate agreements, and master service agreements.
• Support the reallocation or disposal of surplus materials.
• Assist with proposal development when required.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Authority Matrix.
• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Generate internal and external reports.
• Conduct complex bidding processes and commercial evaluations.
• Oversee logistics for goods and services related to assigned projects.
• Maintain systematic control over procurement, storage, and material consumption.
• Manage fleet, tools, and plant requirements for assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Qualification

• A third level qualification preferably in supply chain or other related discipline.
• Previous SAP experience