Technical Procurement Project Manager [fixed-term]

Fresenius Medical Care is a people business. Our success depends on having the best and brightest employees, and helping them attain their personal and professional goals while delivering excellence in patient care and business results. Our employees embody our culture which is based on core values supporting our promise to improve the quality of life of every patient every day. These core values are: We Care. We Connect. We Commit.
 

Position Summary

The (Senior) TPPM coordinates directly for and with internal stakeholders (e.g Value Streams, MSC, MTI and Procurement) all procurement related topics being part of a project (according to the TPPM handbook).  Main scope is the close interaction with Category Teams and the regional Sourcing Hubs to ensure in-scope, on-budget and on-time delivery of major cross functional projects and programs requiring procurement input and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional procurement activities across major programs and projects, including:
  New product introductions (Adds)
  Process / regulatory / engineering changes (Changes)
  Supplier and sourcing transformations (Moves)
• Manage end-to-end procurement project execution, ensuring delivery in-spec, on time, within scope and budget.
• Act as the central point of coordination and governance, bridging Procurement (Category Teams, Sourcing) with business stakeholders (e.g. Manufacturing, Value Streams).
• Align project scope, timelines, and resources; assign responsibilities and ensure effective execution across sub-project teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Suppliers, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, and Procurement, to ensure smooth implementation.
• Drive supplier-related strategy and execution, including:
  Alignment on sourcing approaches (source-to-contract)
  Supporting RfX processes in cooperation with Sourcing teams
  Evaluating supply base impact and cost considerations
• Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates, metrics, and governance reports to senior leadership.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and improvement opportunities, including driving corrective actions and escalations where needed.
• Support product and process optimization, challenging design and technology choices together with cross-functional teams.
• Represent Procurement in project meetings, workshops, and steering committees.
• Ensure alignment between project portfolio, development roadmap, and overall company strategy, including capacity planning across projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and standardization of project execution methodologies.

Our requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or a related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in project or program management, ideally within a procurement or manufacturing environment
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret and challenge business cases and drive value
• Proven ability to understand technical, manufacturing, and product-related aspects, including materials, production processes, and supply chain constraints
• Advanced project/program management skills, including risk and issue management across complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align competing priorities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project) and Azure
• Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables); experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Business Objects is a plus
• Fluent English (C1); additional European languages are a plus
• Experience in professional procurement certifications (e.g. CIPS, ISM) is an advantage
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%) and work across global time zones

Our offer: 

• Flexible working hours (start between 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.) 
• Hybrid work model: 2 days per week from the office for Wrocław-based employees; once per month for employees based in other locations
• Private medical care in LuxMed, 
• PZU life Insurance (voluntary insurance) 
• Unlimited international travel Insurance (with a global range) 
• Benefits System platform (120 points / month for multisport card, cinema tickets, online shopping etc.) 
• Language courses reimbursement (up to 70% of course reimbursement) 
• Studies reimbursement (up to 50% of study reimbursement) 
• Work abroad possibility (up to 30 days / year) 
• Recommendation programme (2000 PLN or 2500 PLN for successful recommendation) 
• Holiday allowance (up to 1000 PLN / year) 
• Childcare refund (up to 1200 PLN / year) 
• Glasses and contact lenses reimbursement (500 PLN per year) 
• Occasional gifts (e.g. 1st year anniversary gift) 
• Office team building activities and events 
• Employee Assistance Programme