SmartBOM Controller Purchasing
Auburn Hills, MI - USA
Job Summary
SmartBom Controller - Purchasing
Autolivs primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as a SmartBOM Controller.
The SmartBOM Controller is a key finance leader supporting Autolivs regional Purchasing organization with direct impact on material cost performance and margin delivery across North America and Mexico.
This role ensures strong financial governance over purchasing activities with particular emphasis on cost savings integrity business case rigor and transparency of transformation initiatives. Acting as a strategic partner to Purchasing Operations Plant & FP&A Finance teams and Transformation office the position enables fact-based decision-making and consistent execution of cost-out programs aligned with Autolivs financial standards. The role also serve as a bridge between Americas Finance consultants and transformation office to ensure consistency in methodologies reporting and performance tracking.
Serve as the lead finance partner to the Americas Purchasing organization supporting sourcing decisions negotiations and supplier strategies as it relates to transformation initiatives.
Own the financial evaluation and validation of business cases related to sourcing initiatives resourcing and transformation programs.
Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and governance of purchasing savings in alignment with Autoliv financial policies.
Provide formal financial sign-off on calculated savings ensuring accuracy traceability and consistency across the region.
Lead financial oversight and reporting of transformational cost-out initiatives including clear tracking of delivery versus commitments.
Deliver transparency on material cost trends including inflation deflation and productivity across the supply base.
Drive the planning cycle (budget forecast long-range) for purchasing-related expenses and savings across the Americas.
Maintain robust processes for tracking and validating savings performance ensuring alignment with global tools and methodologies.
Analyze cost drivers supplier performance risks and operational impacts affecting financial outcomes
Provide clear explanations of variances vs plan linking financial results to operational and purchasing actions.
Oversee key finance areas such as purchase price variance (PPV) accruals and reserves ensuring discipline across plants- as it relates to Transformation project.
Work closely with Plant Controllers and Accounting teams to ensure accurate financial close and reporting.
Lead and develop financial tracker and reporting that showcases financial rigor and business partnering capabilities.
Collaborate with regional and global Purchasing Finance to reinforce consistency in reporting standards savings validation and governance when needed.
Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting is required; Masters/MBA is preferred
10 years of relevant finance/accounting experience in supply chain/purchasing finance ideally within automotive/ manufacturing/industrial environments or relevant financial consulting experience
Strong exposure to purchasing procurement or operations finance in a regional or multi-country setting
Demonstrated experience in team leadership and development
Strong understanding of BOM structures
Proficiency in Microsoft products especially Excel PowerPoint data analysis tools and databases
Familiarity with PowerBuilder BI automation tools AI or digital transformation initiatives is a plus
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle JDE etc.) and financial reporting systems i.e. OneStream.
In our international work setting you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the teams success. We are committed to develop peoples skills knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved more life lived!
Attractive compensation package
Recognition awards company events university discount options and many more perks.
Gender Pay Equality
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race color religion national origin ancestry gender sexual orientation gender identify and/or expression age disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
About Company
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.At ... View more