procurement project manager / LZAJP00004459 / remote

start date:16/09/2024 end date: 15/03/2025 (with the chance of extension)workload: 100% remotelocation:Basel (CH)work model:Contracting This role will have no direct reports but will require strong interaction with different stakeholders (PM, Procurement, Legal, and QA etc) and Finance teams on all sites and at a divisional level. Your Tasks: May prioritize, delegate, inspect, and/or assist with the work of other procurement staff within the department Leading project planning activities, defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables Developing project schedules, to ensure successful execution within established timelines Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the performance of both projects Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks within the projects Manage the cadence of reporting, updates and escalations on projects with stakeholders Coordinate and support discussions with internal and client stakeholders; ensure structured follow up process is maintained to track progress, decisions, and changes Ensures clear and direct 2-way communication within his/her team and other organizations Proactively manage potential delays, hindrances and develop action plans to address accordingly Develops insights that can be used to enhance customer satisfaction or other metrics Develop reports, readouts, and presentations Challenges the status quo and looks for opportunities to make improvements in the area of the business and beyond Secures buy-in from key stakeholders Your Profile: Good communication and presentation skills. Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner Strong project management experience (project management certification highly desirable), preferably in a client facing role Knowledge of purchasing and invoicing principles, procedures and terminology Proactively seeks to understand internal/external customer and market needs Ability to analyze and interpret data, and prepare concise reports Proficient at using common tools used in project management/ management consulting roles (e.g. MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.) or other project planning & management tool Uses knowledge of his/her own business area and related areas to identify and develop operational/financial improvements #J-18808-Ljbffr