Strategic Purchasing Controller | Budget & Controls

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

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.