Monitor and report on purchasing performance — analyzing KPIs such as supplier performance, cost development, and budget adherence, and providing regular insights to management.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring effective tracking of purchase prices, supplier terms, and contract conditions.
Conduct detailed data analyses and forecasting on material costs, purchasing trends, and supply chain risks to support proactive decision-making.
Contribute to budget planning and forecasting, preparing annual budgets for the purchasing area, tracking variances, and explaining deviations.
Drive process improvement by developing and optimizing purchasing processes, reporting tools, and data flows — in close collaboration with Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
Act as a financial sparring partner to the Head of Purchasing and key stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.