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

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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Grow</b><b> </b><b>with</b><b> </b><b>us</b><b> – </b><b>Your</b><b> </b><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Track and report procurement KPIs to ensure financial targets are met</span></p></li><li><p><span>Prepare and present financial reports, covering spend analysis, variance reports and cash management</span></p></li><li><p><span>Together with Category Management, turn KPI analysis in actionable items to enhance financial efficiency</span></p></li><li><p><span>Deploy tools and reporting locally based on Group Controlling requests</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support Procurement roadmap for financial valuation</span></p></li><li><p><span>Validate savings accuracy with teams and challenge assumptions, being an active part of Procurement acceleration 2.0</span></p></li><li><p><span>Be the first-level support for category management on product costing, bridging with costing expert if necessary</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support supplier negotiations on financial scenario</span></p></li><li><p><span>Highlight, collect and value financial risks for documented risk management report</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>What</b><b> will </b><b>convince</b><b> </b><b>us</b></p><ul><li><p><span>A successfully completed Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Controlling or related field</span></p></li><li><p><span>Several years of experience in Controlling or Finance within an industrial or manufacturing environment</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong knowledge of accounting principles and cost controlling</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and advanced Excel skills</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proficiency in financial reporting, KPI tracking and AI | Data Analytics usage for trends &amp; benchmarks setting and anomaly reporting </span></p></li><li><p><span>Understanding of procurement processes, supplier negotiations and make-or-buy analysis</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with excellent communication and stakeholder management, eye-leveling on all hierarchy levels</span></p></li><li><p><span>Fluent in English and German with willingness to travel (up to 25%)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness &amp; Enjoyment</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Please note that we can only consider applications submitted in English.</b></p><p></p><p><b>What</b><b> </b><b>we</b><b> </b><b>offer</b></p><p><span>As a </span><span>growing</span><span> global </span><span>life</span><span> </span><span>science</span><span> </span><span>company</span><span>, stock </span><span>listed</span><span> on </span><span>the</span><span> MDAX, Sartorius </span><span>offers</span><span> a </span><span>wide</span><span> </span><span>range</span><span> </span><span>of</span><span> Benefits:</span></p><ul><li><p><b>Personal and Professional Development: </b><span>Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings , coaching for managers</span></p></li><li><p><b>Work life balance: </b><span>Remote options, flextime, flexible work schedules, sabbaticals</span></p></li><li><p><b>Attractive compensation: </b><span>Vacation and holiday bonuses including pension benefits with a </span><span>35 hr.</span><span> week, 30 vacation days</span></p></li><li><p><b>Large, modern campus: </b><span>Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center</span></p></li><li><p><b>Making an impact right from the start: </b><span>Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, &#34;buddy&#34; as point of contact</span></p></li><li><p><b>Travel benefits: </b><span>Car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections</span></p></li><li><p><b>Welcoming Culture: </b><span>Mutual support, </span><span>teamspirit</span><span> and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and </span><span>business women</span><span> network</span></p></li></ul><p></p><div></div><p><i>We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities and cultural backgrounds.</i></p><p></p><p><b>About Sartorius </b></p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. <br /><a href="https://www.sartorius.com/careers" target="_blank">www.sartorius.com/careers</a></p>