Bosch

Company Description

The Bosch group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

Since its inception, Robert Bosch, SA, based in Lisbon, has proudly served as the cornerstone of the Bosch Group's presence in Portugal. We excel in providing essential central services such as Accounting, Procurement, Communications, Legal and Marketing, firmly establishing our reputation as a leader in critical domains like Information Technology and Industrial Consultancy. Moreover, our strong dedication to our most invaluable asset, our people, lies at the very core of our mission.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

As a Performance Controller for Direct Materials Purchasing you will support strategic and operational decision-making by analyzing purchasing performance and providing actionable insights to management.

Your main tasks will include:

• Creation, analysis, and plausibility checks of year-to-date results and current forecasts
• Controlling and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the region
• Target vs. actual comparisons, variance analysis and commenting
• Providing recommendations to management based on analytical findings
• Identification and monitoring of measures, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Continuous process and tool optimization, leveraging digitalization and lean management principles

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Business Mathematics or other related area

Experience

• At least years 2 years of experience in controlling or other relevant functions (e.g. purchasing or logistics)
• Proven experience in working with cross-functional and international teams

Know-how

• Strong controlling knowledge and understanding of financial performance processes
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in MS Office (Excel), SAP, and Power BI
• Experience with digital tools and lean management approaches is a plus

Languages

• Fluent in English (mandatory)
• German is an advantage

Working Style and Methods

• Structured, systematic and precise approach to work
• High level of independence and accountability
• Ability to manage complex topics and deliver under pressure
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset

Personality

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-confident, proactive and able to take ownership
• Resilient and flexible in dynamic environments
• Open-minded with a cross-cultural mindset, motivated to work in global teams (Lisbon, Germany, China, Japan)

Additional Information

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Make it happen. We are looking forward to your application!