Job Description
In this role, you will shape, maintain, and continuously enhance the global purchasing governance framework. You ensure consistent application of governance standards across regions and business units, safeguard compliance, and enable transparency and accountability within Purchasing. Acting as a trusted advisor and central point of contact, you drive governance excellence while supporting the organization through audits, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Maintain and update governance-related documentation (e.g., Standards, Process Flows)
Manage governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) incidents, including implementation of corrective actions as needed Review exception handling and recommend preventive measures to reduce future non-compliance
Coordinate the full lifecycle of external audits—from audit notification to follow-up completion—and support purchasing colleagues throughout the process
Collect, maintain, and analyze audit data; prepare reports for leadership and ensure transparent communication with the purchasing community and relevant stakeholders Act as the central point of contact for governance-related topics in Purchasing
Ensure alignment of governance expectations with all business units and regions
Develop and deliver training programs for purchasing governance topics
Organize regular governance refreshers and compliance workshops
Identify process gaps and inconsistencies in governance and propose improvements Conduct self-assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for enhancement
Implement control mechanisms to reduce compliance breaches or audit findings
Provide expert advice to Purchasing and cross-functional teams on governance topics Lead projects to improve and scale purchasing governance globally
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives with governance relevance
Qualifications
Academic degree with technical background or equivalent Many years of professional experience in Purchasing, Risk Management, Legal Governance Proven experience in Purchasing functions or Project Management Project Management Experience desireable Fluent English and German language skills in written and spoken Experienced in international cultures and business environment, preferably experience in working in international teams
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