Finance Business Partner Global Procurement (m/f/d)

Swisslog; Dortmund; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Swisslog, a world-leading robotics company in intralogistics, seeks a commercially minded procurement finance professional in Dortmund, Germany. You will partner with Global Procurement and Supply Chain leaders to support strategic sourcing decisions, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.

You will translate procurement priorities into measurable financial targets, lead savings validation, and develop dashboards to enhance transparency and profitability.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in procurement finance, material cost controlling, operations controlling, or similar experience.
• Experience from complex industrial environments such as manufacturing, automation, industrial equipment, or related industries.
• A proven track record in cost reduction initiatives, supplier cost analysis, savings validation, and cost down performance.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with the ability to transform data into actionable insights.
• Sound understanding of procurement processes, supplier economics, category management, sourcing decisions, and total cost of ownership principles.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP system and advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of Power BI or similar analytics tools is an advantage.
• The confidence to influence stakeholders, provide constructive challenge, and build strong relationships across a global organization.
• Experience working with Chinese suppliers, procurement teams, manufacturing organizations, or Asian supply markets would be highly valued.
• Fluent English communication skills. German is an advantage. Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Partner with Global Procurement and Supply Chain leaders to support strategic sourcing decisions and supplier performance initiatives.
• Challenge assumptions and provide fact-based financial insights to support procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Translate procurement priorities into measurable financial targets, savings plans, and meaningful performance indicators.
• Lead the financial validation of procurement savings initiatives and ensure measurable impact on profitability and business performance.
• Support sourcing decisions through business cases, supplier evaluations, make-or-buy analyses, and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Partner with teams during the sales and bid phase to support procurement-related cost assumptions, supplier strategies, and subcontracting decisions.
• Monitor supplier cost performance and identify risks that could impact project margins or operational performance.
• Drive transparency across procurement spend, supplier performance, cost reduction initiatives, and working-capital impact.
• Drive the development of insightful dashboards, reporting frameworks, and analytics solutions that enhance decision-making and increase transparency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, process standardization, and data quality initiatives across procurement and finance.

Kenntnisse

Procurement finance

Cost controlling

Financial modelling

Stakeholder influence

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do? At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Procurement and Supply Chain leaders to support strategic sourcing decisions and supplier performance initiatives.
• Challenge assumptions and provide fact-based financial insights to support procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Translate procurement priorities into measurable financial targets, savings plans, and meaningful performance indicators.
• Lead the financial validation of procurement savings initiatives and ensure measurable impact on profitability and business performance.
• Support sourcing decisions through business cases, supplier evaluations, make-or-buy analyses, and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Partner with teams during the sales and bid phase to support procurement-related cost assumptions, supplier strategies, and subcontracting decisions.
• Monitor supplier cost performance and identify risks that could impact project margins or operational performance.
• Drive transparency across procurement spend, supplier performance, cost reduction initiatives, and working-capital impact.
• Drive the development of insightful dashboards, reporting frameworks, and analytics solutions that enhance decision-making and increase transparency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, process standardization, and data quality initiatives across procurement and finance.

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed We believe you are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working close to the business, influencing decisions, and creating tangible results.

You bring:

• Several years of experience in procurement finance, material cost controlling, operations controlling, or similar experience.
• Experience from complex industrial environments such as manufacturing, automation, industrial equipment, or related industries.
• A proven track record in cost reduction initiatives, supplier cost analysis, savings validation, and cost down performance.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with the ability to transform data into actionable insights.
• Sound understanding of procurement processes, supplier economics, category management, sourcing decisions, and total cost of ownership principles.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP system and advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of Power BI or similar analytics tools is an advantage.
• The confidence to influence stakeholders, provide constructive challenge, and build strong relationships across a global organization.
• Experience working with Chinese suppliers, procurement teams, manufacturing organizations, or Asian supply markets would be highly valued.
• Fluent English communication skills. German is an advantage. Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value. Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.