Purchasing Controller

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada, seeks a highly analytical Purchasing Controller to oversee the financials of procurement across operations. The role centers on budgeting, cost analysis, and implementing robust controls to mitigate risk within the purchasing function.

You will develop budgets, monitor expenditures, perform audits, and work with the finance team to report procurement performance while driving process improvements and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial control, auditing, or a related role with a focus on procurement.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, budgeting principles, and internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor purchasing budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyze procurement expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend cost-reduction strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over purchasing processes to ensure compliance and prevent fraud.
• Oversee the processing of purchase orders, invoices, and payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial policies.
• Conduct regular audits of purchasing activities and supplier contracts.
• Collaborate with the finance department to provide accurate financial reporting on procurement activities.

Skills

Analytical

Budgeting

Procurement

Financial controls

Auditing

MS Excel

Financial software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Procurement software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Purchasing Controller to oversee the financial aspects of procurement for their operations in Kimberley . This role requires a strong understanding of financial controls, budgeting, and cost analysis within the purchasing function. You will be responsible for ensuring that all purchasing activities are conducted within budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing robust financial controls to mitigate risk. This is a critical role for maintaining the financial health and efficiency of the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor purchasing budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyze procurement expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend cost-reduction strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over purchasing processes to ensure compliance and prevent fraud.
• Oversee the processing of purchase orders, invoices, and payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial policies.
• Conduct regular audits of purchasing activities and supplier contracts.
• Collaborate with the finance department to provide accurate financial reporting on procurement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial control, auditing, or a related role, with a focus on procurement.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations , budgeting principles, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in financial management software and MS Excel for complex analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Experience in supply chain or procurement operations is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A key role with significant impact on financial operations.
• Generous leave policy and work-life balance initiatives.