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 DescriptionSupport IT implementation projects in the purchasing areaLead workstreams and smaller projects in the purchasing IT areaPlan, execute and deliver projects/work packages and ensure high quality delivery within scope, budget and timeDevelop communication plans and continuously communicate project information, issues, risks, or status to the various stakeholders.Ensure compliance with IT standards and rulesContribute with process and IT Know how to provide professional consulting and to ensure functional and technical designWork within a globally distributed organization on multiple time zones with diverse, multi-cultural stakeholders and external development partnersSupport in designing the digital transformation of PurchasingIT Service Ownership for Purchasing IT services

QualificationsUniversity degree in computer science or economics or equivalent qualificationSeveral 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 and/or Purchasing Master Data processes and solutionsIT Consulting experience with SAP SRM / MM / S/4 Central Procurement or leading Purchasing Suite providers appreciatedIT Service Management experience appreciatedBusiness Fluent English (written and spoken)Interest in new technologies towards digitalizationVery efficient, reliable, and responsible way of workingVery good communication and presentation skillsAbility to cooperate with globally distributed teams – internal as well as externalHighly self-motivated, assertive and skilled at resolving conflict as well as high customer service orientation

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