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. **Key Responsibilities:** * Procurement Strategy: + Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures; + Participate in implementing purchasing strategies aligned with company objectives, including cost reduction, quality improvement, and supplier diversification; + Conduct market analysis to identify potential new suppliers and trends in pricing; * Budget Management: + Monitor purchasing budgets and ensure that expenditures are within budgetary constraints; + Work closely with finance teams to forecast future procurement needs and align with financial planning; * Compliance and Risk Management: + Ensure all purchasing activities comply with legal and company regulations; + Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, such as supplier dependency and market fluctuations; + Track and monitor suppliers financial stability; * Data Analysis and Reporting: + Analyze purchasing data to identify trends, cost\-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement; + Be responsible for the compliance activities within the Purchasing – Supply chain function; + Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, and cost analysis for senior management; + Prepare monthly forecast regarding purchasing savings in alignment with the production plants for actuals and P\&L; + Became approver of any payment terms change to consider the cash impact; **Skills and Qualifications:** * Educational Background: + Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; * Experience: + Proven experience in purchasing controlling; * Technical Skills: + Strong knowledge of procurement software and systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle); + Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel) + Power BI \- nice to have; * Key Competencies: + Strong leadership abilities to interact at global level with the counterparts at corporate and plants level; + Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure; + Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask; * Languages: + English min. B2; + 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 \#LI\-PK1