Global Procurement Business & Compliance Controller
Key Skills
Job Description
About the Role Forbo Flooring Systems is looking for an experienced and analytical Global Procurement Business & Compliance Controller to strengthen our global procurement organization. In this highly visible role, you will provide financial and operational insights that support strategic procurement decisions across our international business. You will work closely with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, and business leaders worldwide to ensure transparency, compliance, and performance optimization across a global procurement spend of approximately CHF 450 million. Reporting directly to the Global Procurement Director, you will play a key role in developing procurement controlling processes, performance reporting, compliance monitoring, and future procurement analytics within our Source-to-Pay (S2P) landscape. Key Responsibilities Lead global procurement controlling and reporting activities. Monitor procurement spend, forecasts, budgets, savings targets, and market developments. Analyze procurement performance against budgets, KPIs, market indices, and compliance requirements. Translate complex data into actionable management insights and recommendations. Design and implement procurement controlling frameworks within future S2P systems. Prepare budgets, forecasts, estimates, and mid-term plans. Support procurement-related business cases, projects, and improvement initiatives. Monitor supplier rebates, credit notes, savings validation, and gain-share calculations. Develop and maintain strong financial controls and compliance procedures. Prepare monthly procurement reports, business analyses, and management presentations. Support procurement compliance related to ESG/CSR requirements, internal policies, and governance standards. What You Bring Experience & Knowledge University degree in Finance, Business Economics, Accounting, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Finance, Business Controlling, or Procurement Controlling. Experience within an international manufacturing or B2B environment. Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Experience with SAP and S2P platforms such as Coupa, Ivalua, GEP, Zycus, or similar. Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, or comparable reporting tools. Excellent command of English; Dutch and/or French is considered an advantage. Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to translate complex data into practical business insights. High level of integrity, ownership, and resilience. Strong communication and presentation skills. Proactive and hands-on mindset. Ability to work independently while building relationships across international teams. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. What We Offer A challenging international role with significant impact on a global procurement organization. Exposure to senior stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain. Opportunities to shape future procurement reporting, compliance, and analytics frameworks. A professional and collaborative working environment within a leading international manufacturing company. Competitive employment conditions and development opportunities. Recruitment procedure For more information about this role, please contact David Gallo, Director Global Procurement on [email protected] For questions about the application procedure, please contact Isabel Soler van de Graaf, HR Advisor on [email protected]. "Acquisitie wordt niet op prijs gesteld"
Core Responsibilities
Lead global procurement controlling and reporting, including spend, budgets, forecasts, savings, supplier rebates, and performance against KPIs and compliance requirements. Develop controlling frameworks and financial controls, deliver management insights and reports, and support procurement business cases, S2P analytics, and ESG/CSR compliance.
Requirements
A university degree in Finance, Business Economics, Accounting, or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience in Finance, Business Controlling, or Procurement Controlling are required. Candidates should have international manufacturing or B2B experience, strong financial analysis and reporting skills, SAP and S2P platform experience, advanced Excel or Power BI skills, and excellent English.
Benefits
- Competitive Employment Conditions
- Development Opportunities
About Forbo Flooring Systems
Industry: Building Materials
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
As a global leader in flooring and movement systems, Forbo Flooring is in many cases an interface with daily life. Our business is about connecting materials, perfecting surfaces and the transport of goods. The materials that make everyday objects, and the surfaces people move around on and which move people and goods where they need to be. We do that by interconnecting with people all over the world every day: Every step you take... at home, at work or on the move: Forbo floors are essential to the way people experience quality of life. Every move you make... Forbo systems make production lines flow, sort the mail and parcels and move goods of all kinds. Forbo Flooring Systems is a global player in high-quality commercial and residential floor coverings with more than 150 years of experience. We focus on environmentally friendly, functional and design-oriented floors.