Purchasing Controller

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.

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, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of procurement software and systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, power BI).
• 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.

Reporting Structure:

• Reporting to the Materials management  Director.
• Works closely with the Finance, Logistics, and Operations teams.

Work Environment:

• 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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