Purchasing Suite Specialist

Get trained on Jaggaer solutions to be fully skilled in configurating the designed functions

Project management and coordination of the Purchasing Suite implementation in assigned locations/regions and purchasing categories/clusters

Analyze local processes and potential deviations from standard (Fit-Gap-Analysis), work out recommendation based on fit-gap-analysis result

Coordinate and tracking the collection of the implementation data and templates

Configurate the Purchasing Suite solution with designed processes and templates

Work closely with the IT and/or the external implementation consultant on the solution for the fully integrated solution

Plan and manage the testing in different project phases incl. Hypercare

Performance of user, buyer and key-user process and solution trainings

Work as admin user for the assigned solutions as business owner

Analysis of service tickets, user requests and system performance

Work with different service level experts and external consultant as well as Jaggaer to resolve system issues in timely manner as described in service level agreement

Identify the business needs, develop with IT and the implementation partner the new features, functions

Take projects and work packages in driving continuous improvement of the Purchasing Suite

Stakeholder management

Continuous key user, user and supplier training

Create and update the training materials

Reporting, monitoring, and incident/issue management

A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Information Technology

3+ year of professional experience in purchasing function, Raw Material or Indirect Material sourcing and supplier management. Knowledge / experience in operational purchasing processes is preferrable.

Strong knowledge of Raw Material and/or Indirect Material processes and tools

Experience in an international organization or project environment.

Fluent English in spoken and written.

Excellent communication skills, analytical skills

Mentality of digitalization and changes

Ability to work independently and high self-motivation, teamwork and flexibility.

Willingness to travel

The multi-cultural and international environment of a global player

Chance to solve problems, shape innovations and contribute to a change

Development of a career at Continental

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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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.