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We are now looking for a Global Purchasing Controller for a mission with our client, an international company with a global purchasing organization.

The assignment is business-critical and involves close collaboration with several divisions and functions within purchasing and finance.

The role suits you who have a few years of experience in controlling in an international environment and who thrives in an analytical, business-oriented role with significant responsibility.

About the assignment

As a Global Purchasing Controller, you will support the purchasing function with controlling, follow-up, and analysis at a global level. The assignment includes responsibility for reporting, forecasting, and KPI follow-up for several divisions in Europe. You act as an important link between purchasing, finance, and other functions, focusing on data quality, transparency, and business insights.

The manager for the role is based in Germany, and you will collaborate daily with stakeholders in Sweden, Germany, and the Czech Republic.

Main responsibilities

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

Forecasting work (baseline and KPIs) related to purchasing

Price maintenance and follow-up

Monitoring, oversight, and improvement of purchasing systems

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

Ad hoc analyses and support to the purchasing organization

Collaboration with Finance, Purchasing, Operations, IT, and other relevant functions

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

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

Your Profile

3 years of relevant experience in controlling, preferably within purchasing and/or supply chain

Experience from a larger international or global organization

Academic degree (bachelor's or master's) in engineering or business administration

Good system proficiency in ERP, preferably SAP

Very good skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Experience with global systems such as Power BI, PLM, or similar is an advantage

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

Ability to work independently and drive issues in a complex, cross-functional environment

Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written (corporate language)

Additional information

Location: Linköping

Work model: On-site at the start of the assignment, then hybrid

Assignment start: ASAP