Procurement Economist
Support procurement and supply chain decisions through economic analysis, raw-material cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnership with procurement and finance teams.
Responsibilities
- Act as an economic business partner for raw-material procurement processes and projects supporting procurement and supply chain goals.
- Analyze price trends and variances in material cost components and develop insights to improve price structures and usage-cost accuracy.
- Work with procurement and planning teams on the management and operation of raw materials.
- Support procurement-materials budgeting and prepare monthly rolling forecasts to identify gaps and track cost targets.
- Conduct analytical reviews and support decision-making for procurement and finance managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, or a relevant field.
- At least 3 years of experience in economics and controlling.
- Experience preparing materials and presentations for professional forums.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong orientation toward information systems, SAP, and business intelligence tools.
Nice to have
- Knowledge or experience with financial markets.
Benefits
- Opportunity to influence raw-material cost management and supply chain performance.
- Work at the intersection of procurement, planning, finance, and data-driven business decision-making.