Assistant Manager, Procurement Financial Controlling

Job PurposeAs a Direct Procurement Finance Controller, you are responsible for driving and monitoring the financial performance in line with the Procurement strategic frame.Cost ControllingAs a business partner, you collaborate closely with the Direct Procurement division to maximize results & manage risks and provide insights that enable cost optimization and critical decision‑making, always ensuring compliance in accordance with company's standards. Your role comprises of overseeing supplier performance and mass production BoM management.Job RoleDesign metrics for procurement key‑indicators (part price variance, supplier performance, strategic levers’ negotiation performance...) in partnership with procurement team.Coordinate the process implementation for purchase part price variance approval, aligned with procurement team, and define the roles & responsibilities between finance controlling, finance cost engineering and procurement. After implementation, responsible for the analysis and approval of pricing adjustments, both increases and reductions.Coordinate the process implementation for lump sum payments, aligned with procurement team. After implementation, responsible for the analysis and approval of said payments.Implement governance and define template reports aligned inside and outside finance, such as Direct Procurement team, Head of Controlling and FP&A.Coordinate and validate the financial reporting processes (Actual, Forecast, Budget and Business Plan costs), ensuring financial consistency between key indicators & financial reporting and ensuring correct cost classification in accounts.Develop routine protocol to monitor and to analyse financially the key‑indicators, proactively collaborating with business leaders to identify areas for improvement and for cost‑saving opportunities.Supervise main economic indicators within purchase scope and measure the impact to implement necessary action plans.Define the handover process from project BoM management to mass production team.Oversee an end‑to‑end material cost in monthly basis, from supplier negotiations to unitary vehicle cost impact.Support with tendering, contract negotiations, and vendor managementPrepare insightful variance analysis against budget, prior year performance, latest forecast.Provide guidance and strategic recommendations to leaders related to business challenges, cost saving proposals, projects, investment and profitability.Drive improvements in our systems landscape by shaping how data interact in our ERP and reporting tools.EducationBachelor’s degree from a recognized University;Bachelor’s degree on Engineering preferably;MBA is a plus;English advanced speaking and written is a must.ExperienceMinimum of 5 years on Procurement Controlling,Experience in consolidating internal indicators;Experience with FP&A cycles (budget, forecast and actual results consolidation);Hands‑on ERP (SAP) implementation is a plus;Prior team leading and/or coordination;Experience in an international company is a must.#J-18808-Ljbffr