Introduction
The Junior Procurement Controller supports the Global Procurement Controlling team with operational controlling activities, month-end reporting, analytical tasks, and day-to-day financial support. This role is designed for a young graduate who wants to build a strong foundation in procurement finance, reporting, and data-driven analysis within an international environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Support month-end reporting, including data preparation, variance checks, reconciliations, and basic commentary.
- Perform difference and gap analysis to identify deviations between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
- Assist in monitoring payment terms and supporting related compliance and reporting activities.
- Conduct price analysis, including purchase price development, inflation/deflation impacts, and supplier-level comparisons.
- Support financial impact analysis related to procurement initiatives and operational decisions.
- Contribute to spend reporting and procurement KPI dashboards, ensuring data consistency and correct categorization.
- Prepare ad-hoc analyses upon request from the Global Procurement Controller.
- Support process documentation, template maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with senior controllers to ensure accurate data flows and proper application of global methodologies.
- Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Global Procurement Controlling function.
What do we ask from you?
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, with up to 3 years of relevant experience in procurement or procurement control.
- Recent graduates with internship exposure in procurement are also welcome to apply.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to handle large datasets and perform structured analysis.
- Good knowledge of Excel; familiarity with JDE, Vena, or spend analytics tools is an advantage.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable working in an international environment.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow processes with accuracy.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn and grow in controlling.
- Interest in procurement finance, operational controlling, or financial analysis.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
What We Offer
- A strong introduction to procurement controlling in a global environment.
- Training, coaching, and support from experienced controllers.
- Exposure to international stakeholders across Procurement and Finance.
- A collaborative team environment with opportunities for development and progression.