IT Architect Purchasing Applications

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

Design the overall IT architecture for central purchasing solutions

Ensure compliance with IT standards and rules

Orchestrate and integrate all components of the purchasing solution landscape

Derive technical integration scenarios for the purchasing IT landscape including master data integration, SAP integration and cloud solutions

Continuously optimize sizing of the core purchasing applications with zero unplanned downtime and high availability

Continuously improve the existing technology targeting “state of the industry”

Lead safeguarding measures and ensure IT security, IT compliance and Enterprise Architecture Management principles

Plan, execute and deliver projects/work packages and ensure high quality delivery within scope, budget and time

IT service ownership for the system operation of purchasing IT services

University degree in computer science or economics or equivalent qualification

Several years of relevant professional experience as system architect (SAP and or Non SAP applications)

Several years of work experience in IT Projects

Autodidactic learning and application of new technologies

In-depth knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes and solutions

IT Consulting experience with SAP Basis / SRM / MM / S/4 Central Procurement, Jaggaer and middleware solutions appreciated

IT Project Management experience appreciated

IT Service Management experience appreciated

Business Fluent English (written and spoken)

Very efficient, reliable, and responsible way of working

Very good communication and presentation skills

Ability to cooperate with globally distributed teams – internal as well as external

Highly self-motivated, assertive and skilled at resolving conflict as well as high customer service orientation

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