IT Consultant 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.

Support IT implementation projects in the purchasing area

Lead workstreams and smaller projects in the purchasing IT area

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

Develop communication plans and continuously communicate project information, issues, risks, or status to the various stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with IT standards and rules

Contribute with process and IT Know how to provide professional consulting and to ensure functional and technical design

Work within a globally distributed organization on multiple time zones with diverse, multi-cultural stakeholders and external development partners

Support in designing the digital transformation of purchasing

IT service ownership for purchasing IT services

University degree in computer science or economics or equivalent qualification

Several years of relevant professional experience in the IT area (SAP and or Non SAP applications)

Several years of work experience in IT Projects

In-depth knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and solutions

IT Consulting experience with SAP SRM / MM / S/4 Central Procurement and Jaggaer (or other procurement platforms) appreciated

IT Project Management experience appreciated

IT Service Management experience appreciated

Business Fluent English (written and spoken)

Interest in new technologies towards digitalization

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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