Business Controller for Procurement (x|f|m) – Hybrid

Sartorius; Göttingen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global biotechnology company is seeking a Business Controller for Procurement in Göttingen to enhance financial performance and drive procurement activities. The role involves tracking KPIs, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve savings targets. Ideal candidates have a Master's degree in Finance, several years of experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Leistungen

Mentoring and leadership programs

Remote options and flextime

Vacation and holiday bonuses

Modern campus with various amenities

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in Controlling or Finance within an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost controlling.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and KPI tracking.

Aufgaben

• Track and report procurement KPIs.
• Prepare financial reports including spend analysis.
• Turn KPI analysis into actionable items for financial efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Fluent in English and German

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP

Advanced Excel skills

Understanding of procurement processes

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Controlling

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

For our BPS Operations Controlling department, we are currently looking for a Business Controller for Procurement (x|f|m) in full-time at our headquarters in Goettingen with the opportunity to work some days remotely. The owner of this role will act as a strategic partner driving financial performance and cost optimization. The Business Controller for Procurement (x|f|m) will drive procurement activities, provide actionable insights, and help achieve savings targets through robust analysis, risk management, and collaboration with key stakeholders, thereby shaping the future with us.

Responsibilities

• Track and report procurement KPIs to ensure financial targets are met
• Prepare and present financial reports, covering spend analysis, variance reports and cash management
• Together with Category Management, turn KPI analysis into actionable items to enhance financial efficiency
• Deploy tools and reporting locally based on Group Controlling requests
• Support Procurement roadmap for financial valuation
• Validate savings accuracy with teams and challenge assumptions, being an active part of Procurement acceleration 2.0
• Be the first-level support for category management on product costing, bridging with costing expert if necessary
• Support supplier negotiations on financial scenarios
• Highlight, collect and value financial risks for documented risk management report

What will convince us

• A successfully completed Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Controlling or related field
• Several years of experience in Controlling or Finance within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and cost controlling
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency in financial reporting, KPI tracking and AI | Data Analytics usage for trends & benchmarks setting and anomaly reporting
• Understanding of procurement processes, supplier negotiations and make-or-buy analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with excellent communication and stakeholder management, eye-leveling on all hierarchy levels
• Fluent in English and German with willingness to travel (up to 25%)
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness & Enjoyment

Please note that we can only consider applications submitted in English.

What we offer

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings, coaching for managers
• Work life balance: Remote options, flextime, flexible work schedules, sabbaticals
• Attractive compensation: Vacation and holiday bonuses including pension benefits with a 35 hr. week, 30 vacation days
• Large, modern campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center
• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact
• Travel benefits: Car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, teamspirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network

We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities and cultural backgrounds.

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. www.sartorius.com/careers