Purchasing Controller - Barcelona 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.
Job Description: Purchasing Controller
Key Responsibilities:
* 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:
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 Identify and 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 responsible for 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 forecasts regarding purchasing savings in alignment with the production plants for actuals and P&L.
o Become 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, procurement, or supply chain management.
* Technical Skills:
o Strong knowledge of procurement software and systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
o Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, Power BI).
* Strong leadership abilities to interact at a global level with counterparts at corporate and plant levels.
* Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
Reporting Structure:
* Reporting to the Materials Management Director .
* Works closely with the Finance, Logistics, and Operations teams.
* Full-time position, usually office-based.
* This role is vital in ensuring that a company’s procurement processes are streamlined, and that cost savings and efficiency are maximized.
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