Project Procurement Lead

OverviewThe Project Procurement Lead manages procurement activities for assigned investment projects and coordinates planning and execution at the Reading site (if required, at other sites). The role holds strategic responsibility for procurement of goods and services for the construction of manufacturing, laboratory and office facilities for projects with values between £5 million and £500 million. Pharmaceutical experience and German language skills are preferred.

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 and closeout of contracts for:

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

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

Active management of the Procurement Master Plan (PMP) during project execution to ensure timely project reporting, identification and mitigation of risks

Close collaboration with a multitude of stakeholders such as:

Procurement team (category owners, buyers, order managers and contract managers)

Procurement management and category management

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

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

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

Qualifications

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: English fluent; German is an advantage

Team player with ability to communicate and 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

If you are interested please apply or send your CV to luke.sandilands@cpl.com

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Supply Chain

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology ..... full job details .....