Einkaufscontroller / Controller Einkauf (m/w/d)
Core
You drive procurement controlling with a focus on KPI tracking, variance analysis (Plan vs. Actual), and savings validation to derive actionable recommendations for procurement and management.
Role type
Senior Procurement Controller (Data & AI focus)
Builds
Data-driven and AI-supported procurement controlling processes and IT systems
Domain
Manufacturing / Food & Beverage / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
KPI definition and tracking, Variance analysis (Plan/Ist), Savings validation, Cost-price-volume analysis, Budgeting and forecasting, SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO, MM), Power BI, Excel, AI tool usage (Claude, Microsoft Copilot)
Preferred skills
Experience in a manufacturing company, Knowledge of food/spice industry, Critical judgment in AI data quality
Technologies
SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Claude
Responsibilities
Develop procurement strategy and controlling processes, Implement AI use cases and automate reporting, Define KPIs for automated success measurement, Validate cost/price/quantity developments and assess supply risks, Act as a sparring partner for procurement decisions, Support budgeting and financial closing