Sourcing Business Controller

Job title:

Sourcing Business Controller

Company

Stora Enso

Job description

Sourcing Business Controller, Packaging MaterialsOur ambition in Packaging Materials division is to be a global leader in circular economy with our high-quality renewable packaging materials based on both virgin and recycled fiber. Addressing the needs of today’s eco-conscious consumers, we help customers and brand owners to find the best material for their packaging and to replace fossil-based materials with low carbon footprint, renewable and recyclable alternatives. A wide selection of barrier coatings enables the design and optimization of packaging for various demanding consumer and industrial packaging end uses.Career for a better climate. Every day.We are now looking for a Sourcing Business Controller to join Packaging Materials’ Finance, Strategy and Digitalization organization in a permanent role with a focus on partnering with our Sourcing & Logistics organization. Sourcing Business Controller will own all reporting, Key Performance Indicators, definitions and processes for sourcing controlling and will secure alignment and information sharing across sourcing teams and all mills. The role will analyze, report and monitor sourcing spend and commodity price development. Furthermore, the Sourcing Controller will through data driven analysis challenge the sourcing teams, find opportunities, and suggest actions to improve sourcing efficiency/spend.The position can be located in Helsinki, Stockholm or any other relevant Packaging Materials location.Sourcing Business Controller, Packaging MaterialsIn this role, you will:

• Own and govern all Sourcing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Create and maintain definitions and ensure that definitions are adhered to throughout the division
• Track Sourcing KPIs across the division and suggest/initiate activities to drive improvements ​
• Responsible for the divisional fiber planning process. Working closely with the fiber planning expert(s) in Food Service & Liquid business unit
• Be a Business Partner and “Co-Pilot” to Sourcing category heads
• Together with Sourcing category heads identify and drive Sourcing synergies across the division
• Track Sourcing spend and prices across the division and suggest/initiate activities to drive improvements focusing on benchmarking suppliers and categories vs commodity index and other relevant parameters​
• Own and drive the premises process and secure complete transparency across Sourcing teams, Mills and Product & Sales teams​
• Participate in contract reviews and negotiation of major contracts and assist the sourcing teams by providing benchmark data to ensure best possible terms and conditions​
• Act as Project Management Office responsible for the sourcing organization keeping track of activities and initiatives​
• Prepare material for reviews with Division management​
• Develop and produce monthly sourcing reporting ​
• Drive days payables outstanding development and own the Supply Chain Financing (SCF) program. Set targets, track progress and push the SCF roll-out forward. Align with group accounting on accounting rules and limitations related to SCF program​
• Consolidate the division’s Sourcing reporting/budget/forecasts​
• Own the fixed cost structure/reporting and follow-up for the Sourcing organization ​
• Act as a trusted business advisor and business partner
• Create and validate sourcing related business cases ​

Qualifications:

• MSc in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering​
• Min 5 years of relevant experience​
• Industrial experience and experience from sourcing controlling
• Good knowledge and understanding of processes within Sourcing​
• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, consolidation tools e.g OneStream ​and ERP systems, preferably SAP​

How can you apply for this role?You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but at the latest by February 23rd.Our recruitment process could include actions such as background, reference and health checks as well as a drug test.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager Jani Rintala, VP Controlling, Sourcing & Logistics, at +358 400 508 216 on Thursday, February 6th, 13-14:00 EET or on Thursday, February 13th, 13-14:00 EET.

Expected salary

Location

Helsinki

Job date

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:47:21 GMT

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