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Purchasing Controller is responsible for overseeing and managing the purchasing activities at Business Unit level to ensure cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with company policies. This role typically involves working closely with other departments to meet the company’s procurement compliance, budgeting and forecasting needs.
Responsibilities
* Procurement Strategy
o Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures;
o Participate inimplementing purchasing strategies aligned with company objectives, including cost reduction, quality improvement, and supplier diversification;
o Conduct marketanalysis to identify potential new suppliers and trends in pricing;
* Budget Management
o Monitor purchasing budgets and ensure that expenditures are within budgetary constraints;
o Work closely with finance teams to forecast future procurement needs and align with financial planning;
* Compliance and Risk Management
o Ensure all purchasing activities comply with legal and company regulations;
o Identifyand mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, such as supplier dependency and market fluctuations;
o Track and monitor suppliers financial stability;
* Data Analysis and Reporting
o Analyze purchasing data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement;
o Be responsiblefor the compliance activities within the Purchasing – Supply chain function;
o Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, and cost analysis for senior management;
o Prepare monthly forecast regarding purchasing savings in alignment with the production plants for actuals and P&L;
o Became approver of any payment terms change to consider the cash impact;
Skills and Qualifications
* Educational Background
o Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field;
* Experience
o Proven experience in purchasing controlling;
* Technical Skills
o Strong knowledge of procurement software and systems (e.G., SAP, Oracle);
o Proficiency indata analysis and reporting tools (e.G., Excel);
o Power BI- nice to have;
* Key Competencies
o Strong leadership abilities to interact at global level with the counterparts at corporate and plants level;
o Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure;
o Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask;
* Languages
o English min. B2;
o Any other European language is nice to have;
Reporting Structure
* Reporting to the Purchasing Director.
* Works closely with the Finance, Logistics, and Operations teams.
Work Environment
* Full-time position, usually office-based (1x HO/week)
* This role is vital in ensuring that a company’s procurement processes are streamlined, and that cost savings and efficiency are maximized.
* Stand-alone role
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Supply Chain and Finance
Industries
* Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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