About this role
Join our Source to Pay Procurement Operations team and play a vital role in our company! You will support daily purchasing operations across SAP and Coupa systems, help maintain accurate pricing data, resolve price discrepancies, and support colleagues in following Arla’s Purchasing Policy. Working closely with stakeholders and suppliers, you will help ensure our purchasing processes run smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, learn our systems and tools, and make a real impact from day one.
How you will make an impact
- Supporting Arla’s colleagues in ordering process and answering queries via Service Hub tool,
- Providing high service level to stakeholders and building strong collaboration
- Solving price discrepancies in SAP and Ariba system,
- Updating Procurement Masterdata to support better quality,
- Supporting improvements implementation within the team
- Ensure delivery of operational KPIs within own area
What will make you successful
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a similar area.
- German language proficiency at a minimum B2 level both written and spoken
- Fluency in English
- Good communication skills.
- Positive attitude and engagement
- Openness for change and improvements
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Good knowledge of the MS Office package
What do we offer?
- Work in an international environment with teams across different countries
- Scandinavian working style – flat structure, informal atmosphere & no formal dress code
- Flexible working hours with a hybrid work model, offering a balance between office collaboration and home office flexibility
- Additional annual leave of up to 4 extra days, awarded over time in recognition of your tenure with us
- Private medical care (LUX MED) and life insurance (Unum)
- Cafeteria benefits system (gym card, vouchers, travel points, cinema tickets – you choose)
- Employee Assistance Program (psychological, legal and financial support)
- Wellbeing initiatives, including sports activities and communities (e.g. running team)
- Structured onboarding and access to expert‑led trainings
- Co‑financing of education and certifications, supporting continuous professional development
- Employee referral bonus program
- Brand‑new modern office full of greenery and plants
- On‑site parking
- Spacious canteen with fresh breakfasts and lunches available daily
Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 50% of the time + one additional day (monthly).
We are committed to salary transparency and will discuss the salary range and benefits before the first interview.
Read more about Arla Global Shared Services
Global Shared Services consists of multiple functions that are all placed in the Punkt building in Gdańsk.
As of now, we have an IT Services and an IT Solutions division dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our procurement and finance functions support a wide array of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales globally.
We also have a dedicated HR operations division to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best of talent around the world.
Together, we are all dedicated to one collective mission ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products – every single day.
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.
We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.
## Description
Job ID
41001149
Job Title
Assistant - Process & Controlling
Job Function
Finance
Job Family
Process & Controlling
Job Level
3
Career Stream
Individual Contributor
Position examples
• Junior Accountant, area
• Junior Finance Professional, area
Level definition
- Provide administrative/office or technical support to a function or unit.
- Complete prescribed activities, perform standardized tasks and activities within clearly defined and established procedures.
- Work under regular, direct, or indirect supervision and guidance provided either by a team leader or by the system within which they operate.
Key responsibilities
- Delivers standardized accounting tasks within clearly defined and established procedures.
- Works on assigned tasks under regular supervision and guidance provided either by team lead(s) or by the system within which they operate.
- Supports the implementation of improvements within the team.
- Acts as first point of contact for the business in case of issues related to financial processes and tools.
- Ensures delivery of operational KPIs within own area.
- Demonstrates a good understanding of accounting tools and accounting principles.
Educational background
- For GSS, a relevant educational background with training courses in accounting.
- Entry level for profiles with a vocational or technical education but with no or limited practical experience (0-2 years).
- Require technical experience to operate effectively.
## Competencies
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