Project Procurement Lead in Slough

Job description

Project Procurement Lead

Slough (moving to Reading) | £45–£55 per hour | Mon–Fri, 40 hrs | 12-month contract | Inside IR35

Our client is looking for a Project Procurement Lead to take charge of major CAPEX projects worth up to £500m. You’ll be the driving force behind procurement strategy, supplier management and contract delivery on high-value projects in the pharmaceutical sector.

The role

• Own and deliver procurement strategies on complex, high-value projects
• Manage full procurement cycle – from sourcing and contracts to close-out
• Oversee procurement of critical goods (equipment, utilities, lab kit, consumables) and services (construction, HVAC, engineering, fit-out)
• Lead the Procurement Master Plan – keeping projects on track and risks under control
• Work with project leaders, technical experts and global suppliers to get things done

About you

• Solid background in large-scale CAPEX procurement (pharma/biotech a big plus)
• Strong experience in plant construction, procurement and contract management
• 10+ years in project procurement, with a track record of delivering results
• A confident communicator who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset
• Fluent in English (German is a bonus)

This is a chance to make your mark on projects that shape the future of pharma manufacturing.

Please note: You must be able to work in the UK without restriction or sponsorship to be eligible for this role. If you are interested in finding out more about this role or others, please contact Jada Kirlew at jkirlew@i-pharmconsulting.com or call: +44 (0)20 7551 0727 / +31 208 089 982 (NL)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Slough

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

05-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English