Strategic Procurement Controller and Cost Optimizer

The HEINEKEN Company; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company in Stellenbosch, South Africa seeks a Procurement Controller to oversee the financial aspects of procurement, driving cost efficiency and profitability. You will model costs, analyse budgets, and support supplier negotiations to optimise the spend across groups.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with group standards and financial targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CIMA) is advantageous.
• 3+ years in management accounting/controlling within procurement or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Review budgets for procurement categories and approve guidelines.
• Develop financial models to analyse costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial insights to optimise procurement strategies and cost savings.
• Collaborate with departments to align financial objectives with procurement goals.
• Prepare regular procurement performance and savings reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost optimisation

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Master's degree or professional certification (advantage)

Tools

COUPA

SAP

Job description

The HEINEKEN Company in Stellenbosch, South Africa seeks a Procurement Controller to oversee the financial aspects of procurement, driving cost efficiency and profitability. You will model costs, analyse budgets, and support supplier negotiations to optimise the spend across groups.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with group standards and financial targets.