Procurement Manager Frankfurt

Frankfurt, Germany

Full-Time | Logistics & Industrial Sector

Nter Talent is proud to be partnering with a leading international real estate and infrastructure business to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager based in Frankfurt.

This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional with a strong background in engineering procurement, particularly within civil engineering and construction projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting large-scale logistics and industrial developments across Europe and international markets.

We are specifically seeking candidates with expertise in Civil Engineering Cost Estimation or Quantity Surveying, combined with hands-on procurement and supplier management experience.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Director of International Procurement, you will lead and support the full procurement lifecycle across development and operational projects. Working closely with Development, Business Development, Asset Management, and delivery teams, you will drive procurement strategy, tendering activities, supplier management, and cost optimisation initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile logistics and industrial construction developments within a fast-paced international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Delivery

Develop and implement procurement strategies for civil engineering and construction projects within the logistics and industrial sector.

Support procurement planning aligned with project timelines, budgets, and operational objectives.

Ensure procurement activities comply with local regulations, company standards, and international best practices.

Engineering & Construction Procurement

Lead procurement activities relating to civil engineering works, construction materials, contractors, and technical services.

Manage the full tendering and bidding process including:

Preparation of tender documentation

Bid evaluations

Commercial negotiations

Contract awards

Purchase order management

Support project teams with procurement execution across development and refurbishment projects.

Supplier & Commercial Management

Build and manage supplier and contractor relationships across Germany and wider European markets.

Negotiate commercial terms and long-term supplier agreements.

Monitor supplier performance and resolve procurement-related issues efficiently.

Cost & Commercial Analysis

Apply expertise in Civil Engineering Cost Estimation and/or Quantity Surveying to support budgeting, benchmarking, and cost control activities.

Analyse market pricing, project costs, and procurement efficiencies to support commercial decision-making.

Candidate Requirements

Degree qualified in Procurement, Supply Chain, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years’ experience within procurement for:

Civil engineering

Construction

Logistics and industrial developments

Real estate or infrastructure projects

Strong background in Engineering Procurement with exposure to construction and technical packages.

Proven experience in Civil Engineering Cost Estimation or Quantity Surveying.

Strong understanding of local procurement markets, contractor management, and construction cost structures.

Experience managing full procurement cycles from tender through to contract award.

Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Fluent English required; German language skills would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to join a globally active and growing organisation

Exposure to major logistics and industrial development projects

International and collaborative working environment

Strategic procurement leadership role with strong career progression potential

Frankfurt-based position with regional project exposure