Interim Purchasing Manager - Directs

1st Executive

📍 Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Full-time Operations Specialties Managers Posted February 23, 2026

Job Description

Our client is a leading multinational organization in the industrial and manufacturing sector, delivering innovative solutions to major clients across Germany and Europe. They are currently managing several high-profile projects and are seeking an experienced interim professional to strengthen their procurement function during a critical period.

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Interim Purchasing Manager - Directs to join our client's team in Stuttgart or Frankfurt. This role will focus on direct materials, category management, and project-specific procurement. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, able to make fast, strategic decisions, and maintain strong supplier relationships while delivering project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead purchasing activities for direct materials across key categories, including mechanical components, electrical systems, and raw materials.

  • Work closely with project manag...