Project specification
Period 17.08.2026 - 14.01.2027
Capacity from 50%
Remote 100%
Languages
German (Advanced)
English (Advanced)
Project expertise
Industries
Manufacturing
Areas
Operations Procurement Project Management Strategy Supply Chain Management
Description
- Managing and supporting the next phase of a procurement transformation program
- Active stakeholder management across procurement, engineering, operations, production, and management
- Ensuring the implementation of already defined measures and savings levers
- Challenging category managers, department heads, and stakeholders on progress, accountability, and contribution to results
- Facilitating and resolving conflicting goals between business units and procurement
- Preparing and moderating critical decision-making and escalation meetings
- Building and ensuring transparency on action status, risks, and dependencies
- Supporting program management with governance, steering, and escalation topics
- Coaching procurement managers and category leads
- Consistently tracking agreements, decisions, and savings initiatives
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement
- Several years of experience as an interim manager, procurement lead, or transformation lead
- Proven success in complex performance and transformation programs
- Experience in industrial, mechanical engineering, plant engineering, or production environments
Strong skills in: Stakeholder management Conflict management Negotiation at management level Change and implementation management
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Frequently asked questions
The project is fully remote, providing complete location flexibility.
The project preferably starts in August 2026 and is planned to end in January 2027 (5 months).
The project requires a commitment of 50 - 100% capacity (full-time).
The project is 100% remote. You can work from any location.
The project requires German (Advanced) as essential language. Additionally, English (Advanced) is desirable.
The project is related to the following industry: Manufacturing.
The project covers the following business areas: Operations, Procurement, Project Management, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.
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