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 forecastsControlling and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the regionTarget vs. actual comparisons, variance analysis and commentingProviding recommendations to management based on analytical findingsIdentification and monitoring of measures, risks, and improvement opportunitiesContinuous 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 processesAdvanced IT skills, particularly in MS Office (Excel), SAP, and Power BIExperience 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 workHigh level of independence and accountabilityAbility to manage complex topics and deliver under pressureStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset

Personality

Strong communication and presentation skillsSelf-confident, proactive and able to take ownershipResilient and flexible in dynamic environmentsOpen-minded with a cross-cultural mindset, motivated to work in global teams (Lisbon, Germany, China, Japan)

Additional Information

Work #LikeABosch includes: 

⚖️ Flexible work conditions