Senior IT Consultant Purchasing Applications

Company Description

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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

Job Description

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 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

Additional Information

• Hybrid work setup
• HMO upon hire
• Values-based culture
• Work-life balance
• Learning Opportunities

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.