Procurement Governance and Controls Specialist

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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for a Procurement Governance and Controls Specialist. This position is hybrid, and located in Budapest, Hungary.

What You Will Do:

Procurement Compliance Controls Execution

• Execute recurring compliance controls to ensure adherence to procurement policies and internal governance standards.

• Perform regular monitoring of:

  • Split requisitions to detect policy circumvention

  • Competitive sourcing compliance

  • Payment term deviations

  • PO type and material group accuracy

• Conduct structured reviews using system reports and defined sampling methodologies.

• Document findings, escalate non-compliance, and ensure corrective actions are tracked to closure.

Procurement Operations Controls & Monitoring

• Execute operational controls supporting end-to-end procurement process health, including:

  • Purchase Order lifecycle management and data quality checks

  • Framework order reconciliation

  • ARIBA interface monitoring (CIG transactions, failed POs, ME9F outputs)

  • Vendor-related reviews (e.g., deduplication, inactive vendors, contact validation)

• Monitor system-driven reports and exceptions, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.

• Maintain oversight of transactional integrity across regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC).

Data Quality & Process Integrity Assurance

• Perform regular reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency of procurement master and transactional data, including:

  • Payment terms alignment (contract, vendor, invoice and PO level)

  • Category of supply and material group consistency and accuracy

  • PO delivery date and order confirmation follow-ups

• Identify data inconsistencies and initiate corrective actions in collaboration with Operational Procurement, Master Data, and AP teams.

Audit, Controls & Risk Support

• Support internal and external audit activities by providing control evidence, documentation, and explanations of processes.

• Act as a key contributor to audit readiness by maintaining proper documentation of control execution and results.

• Flag and escalate control gaps, operational risks, and recurring compliance issues.

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare and deliver regular operational and compliance reporting, including:

  • Control execution status

  • Identified issues and trends

  • Volume and regional insights

• Support monthly operational reviews and provide data-driven recommendations to improve compliance and efficiency.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Issue Resolution

• Partner closely with Operational Procurement, other departments and business stakeholders to:

  • Resolve compliance deviations and operational issues

  • Provide guidance on procurement policy application

  • Ensure alignment on corrective actions and process improvements

• Serve as a point of contact for governance-related questions and escalations.

Continuous Improvement & Automation Support

• Identify opportunities to improve control efficiency and reduce manual effort.

• Support automation initiatives (e.g., RPA, system enhancements, reporting automation) by:

  • Highlighting control gaps suitable for automation

  • Monitoring automated process outputs and exceptions

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and governance framework evolution.

• Periodically assess existing controls for effectiveness and timeliness, and identify opportunities to introduce new controls to strengthen procurement governance and mitigate emerging risks.

Training & User Enablement

• Support end-user awareness through:

  • Targeted training sessions

  • Feedback sharing based on common control findings

• Promote compliant procurement behaviors across the organization.

Operational Governance Activities

• Execute additional recurring governance activities such as:

  • Purchase requisition cleanup and maintenance

  • Offboarding-related procurement checks

Periodic system and configuration validations (e.g., exchange rate updates)

What You Bring

Required:

• College or University degree

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement or in a relevant field (preferably at least 4 year with Albemarle)

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Technical Proficiency (ERP system, Business workflow platforms, Microsoft
  Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Supply Chain and Procurement Management Software, Assessment platforms)

• Organizational and Time Management Skills

• Risk Management

• Compliance Knowledge

• Critical & analytical thinking

• Process Improvement/Continuous Improvement mindset

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Attention to Detail

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Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

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