Procurement Controller Breda • Lamb Weston EMEA

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As a Procurement Controller, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing approximately 35% of our cost of goods sold. You will collaborate closely with procurement specialists to analyze, monitor, and provide insights that drive improvement. In a rapidly changing market, you will help guide the procurement department to maximize results and manage risks.
This role is part of the Sourcing Control Team, a dynamic and growing team that continuously seeks operational excellence. A significant portion of your work will focus on period close, reporting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
1. Controlling & Financial Management
•    Conduct performance analysis and maintain a transparent performance management framework.
•    Ensure accurate forecasting and risk management.
•    Deliver timely financial reporting.
2. Governance & Risk Management
•    Implement and coordinate risk management frameworks.
•    Ensure SOX compliance in procurement processes.
3. Operational Excellence
•    Oversee business planning, financial tracking, and variance analysis.
•    Align management and financial reporting.
•    Collaborate with Category Procurement Managers to enhance efficiency.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
•    Manage forecasting and annual operating plan (AOP) processes.
•    Ensure forecast accuracy and align with IBM processes.
5. Financial Performance & Business Partnering
•    Conduct variance analysis and corrective actions.
•    Partner with Leadership Team (LT) members on financials.
6. Stakeholder Management
•    Build and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships.
•    Promote financial awareness and business planning.

Required Qualifications & Experience
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, or equivalent.
•    5+ years of relevant experience in a controlling role (preferably in FMCG, Agri, or Agro sectors).
•    Strong business acumen with finance/controlling expertise.
•    Knowledge of risk management & corporate governance best practices.
•    Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
•    Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.
•    Self-starter with a structured, pragmatic, and proactive approach.
•    Experience with SAP & Business Objects (preferred).
•    Fluent in English (Dutch or other European languages are a plus).

We offer you a challenging job in a dynamic and growing organization in the food industry. We challenge you to grow in the same way as our company, where development is key. We thrive in a culture defined by our values: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results and Empowerment. As we say at Lamb Weston EMEA, when we see a potato, we see opportunities. What opportunities do you see?