Specialist Central Financial Steering (Direct Material, Procurement) – M/K

  • Reference Number: 25975
  • Posted: 18 August 2026
  • Form of employment: Permanent
  • Apply by : 18 September 2026

For our client we are looking for candidates for the position of Specialist Central Financial Steering (Direct Material, Procurement) – M/K.

Job Tasks:
  • Central steering of Procurement with regard to material cost (performance, labor, raw materials, special purchasing effects), invest cost, fixed cost and cash
  • Functional leadership and coordination of more than four decentralized commodity counterparts (Project Coordinators)
  • Functional leadership and coordination of more than five decentralized Material Heads, including steering and preparation of Executive Board committees, e.g. Financial Review Procurement/Finance, Cost Price Council Procurement/ Finance/ Sales
  • Steering of the current fiscal year, following year, and PR forecast planning (5 year outlook)
  • Steering and moderation of Business Plan Reviews at Executive Board, division, and department head level (incl. scheduling, templates, and submission deadlines)
  • Representation of perspectives in expert alignments 
  • Interface to Finance on various topics, including consolidation of FMK relevant KPIs, preparation of management meetings, and representation of Procurement in the preparation of PR planning sessions
  • Definition of governance structures (tracking lists, reporting) and cross brand further development
Requirements:
  • High requirements regarding confidentiality and reliability (capital market relevant information)
  • Strong interest in interdependencies and impacts at overall company level (entrepreneurial mindset)
  • Excellent analytical skills and fast comprehension
  • Structured working style and high resilience
  • In depth knowledge of procurement systems and processes in Direct Material Procurement
  • Very good English skills (suitable for negotiations), German is a bonus
  • Specialized expertise at the intersection of financial performance management and procurement steering
  • Confident appearance towards (top) management with a strong sense of organizational and political awareness
  • High level of communication skills, characterized by targeted, precise communication (“to the point, without unnecessary elaboration”)
  • Ability to work independently and to anticipate roadblocks and influencing factors at an early stage
Offer:
  • Work in an international environment with a stable market position
  • Attractive salary
  • Opportunity to contribute to the dynamic growth of the company
  • Opportunity to participate in international projects
  • Private medical care, funding for a MultiSport card, funding for studies/ language courses, meal subsidies, and many other benefits
  • Hybrid work system

The offer applies to permanent work.

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