IT Consultant Purchasing Digitalization

Continental’s digital capabilities are growing every day. Our Sales, Logistics and Finance Information Technology Competence Center is the digital backbone of our company’s Tire business – and we want you to join us!

Using a wide range of different technologies, the Competence Center ensures Continental’s Sales, Logistics and Finance organizations stay on the leading edge of all things digital. From managing service requests to developing the latest solutions and systems, we are the tech foundation of these organizations.

If you love to learn, grow and be on the forefront of creating modern technology tools, Continental is the perfect match for you.

Main Tasks:

• Support IT implementation projects in the purchasing area;
• Lead workstreams and smaller projects in the purchasing 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, Economics or related 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 (agile and waterfall);
• In-depth knowledge of Source to Pay processes and solutions;
• Experience with SAP SRM / MM;
• Experience with leading Purchasing Suite providers (is a plus);
• IT Service Management experience (is a plus);
• Proficient English language skills (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;
• Willingness for occasional business trips (up to 15%).

Our offer:

• Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
• Flexible working model;
• Agile and collaborative working style;
• Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training;
• Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets (e. g. mentoring, trainings or global internal Software Academy);
• An international team across 3 locations in a globally active organization;
• Opportunity to make a difference.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.

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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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.