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We are now looking for a Global Purchasing Controller for an exciting consulting assignment with our client in Linköping – an international company with a strong global presence and a complex purchasing operation.

In the role of Global Purchasing Controller, you will support the purchasing function with controlling, follow-up, and analysis at a global level. You will be responsible for reporting, forecasting, and KPI follow-up for several divisions in Europe and act as an important link between purchasing, finance, and other central functions. The focus is on data quality, transparency, and creating decision-making support that drives the business forward.

You will report to a manager based in Germany and collaborate daily with stakeholders in Sweden, Germany, and the Czech Republic.

Your main responsibilities:

• Purchase controlling with a focus on actual spend and KPI reporting for three divisions (Sweden, Germany, and the Czech Republic)

• Forecasting (baseline and KPIs) related to purchasing

• Price maintenance and price follow-up

• Monitoring, oversight, and improvement of purchasing systems

• Analysis and reporting related to purchasing, master data, risk, and capacity

• Ad hoc analyses and ongoing support to the purchasing organization

• Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Purchasing, Operations, IT, etc.

• Contribute to standardization, structure, and continuous improvement of controlling processes

• Support in strategic initiatives and ESG-related follow-up within purchasing

Assignment scope: Full-time, 100% Employment type: Temporary employment as a consultant via JobBusters. Work model: On-site at the start of the assignment, then hybrid. Start: As soon as possible. End: End of September. In your application: Ensure that it is clearly stated that you are qualified according to the client's desired qualifications.

• A degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.

• At least 3–5 years of experience in controlling, preferably within purchasing and/or supply chain.

• Experience from a larger international organization.

• Good system proficiency in ERP, preferably SAP.

• Very good skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

• Desirable: Experience with systems such as Power BI, PLM, or similar.

• Strong analytical skills, good understanding of data, and high accuracy.

• Secure employment with collective agreements, insurance, and occupational pension

• Wellness allowance and employee discounts and offers through Benifex (e.g., in health, leisure, transport, and healthcare)

• Flexible pension and access to Lifeplan pension services

• Extra compensation during parental leave

• Occupational health services

• Long-term assignments and personal contact with your consultant manager

• Opportunity to build valuable experience, network, and future development

We review applications continuously. As processes in the consulting world often move quickly, the position may be filled before the application deadline – so do not wait to submit your application!

You do not need to write a personal letter, but instead, we ask you to answer the selection questions in connection with your application.