Freelance Procurement Manager

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belgium belgium MSI Pharma Temps plein

Location: Brussels Region, Belgium Engagement: Freelance Mission Industry: Biopharma Organisation Hybrid freelance mission, competitive hourly rate We are partnering with a major Biopharma to recruit anAssociate Procurement Manager (Marketing & Selling – EU) .This role supports regional procurement strategy execution, enhances supplier relationships, drives value creation, and ensures effective sourcing across marketing & selling categories.You will be instrumental in end‑to‑end sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, sustainability initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration.Key Responsibilities Category & Network Strategy

  • Translate procurement strategies into operational activity across the business
  • Build and nurture strong supplier relationships, providing insights from market and sourcing activity
Supplier Segmentation & Selection
  • Support development of supplier segmentation and commercial relationship models aligned to business strategies
  • Identify potential suppliers and maintain effective commercial relationships
  • Contribute to sourcing recommendations and governance reviews
Contracting & Negotiation
  • Manage full RFI/RFQ processes using approved procurement tools
  • Analyse market trends and supply landscape to support fact‑based decision‑making
  • Collaborate with Legal on contract terms, negotiate T&Cs, and embed KPIs/SLA requirements
Performance & Risk Management
  • Support assessment of supplier performance and act as escalation point where needed
  • Ensure risk mitigation strategies are incorporated into contracts and contingency plans shared across teams
Sustainability & Compliance
  • Apply sustainability frameworks and ensure sustainability criteria are integrated into supplier selection and contracting
  • Manage PO approval (within threshold) and maintain compliance with relevant procedures
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement ecosystem
Requirements Education & Background
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree beneficial (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum3 years of experience in strategic procurement or sales roles
  • Experience in Pharma or agencies supporting Pharma (Marketing, Medical, Market Research, Media) is highly recommended
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to build effective supplier relationships
  • Experience managing procurement projects, timelines, and deliverables
  • Proficiency in contract drafting, reviewing, and understanding key legal implications
  • Strong analytical capability and use of procurement software and data tools
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
  • Collaborative team player with agility and adaptability in dynamic environments
  • Knowledge of supplier markets in marketing & selling categories
  • Fluent in English