Senior IT Consultant Purchasing Applications

Continental

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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, as well as innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, and audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior. It also includes 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. The Senior IT Consultant will support IT implementation projects in the purchasing area, lead workstreams and smaller projects, and ensure high-quality delivery within scope, budget, and time. This role involves developing communication plans, ensuring compliance with IT standards and rules, and contributing with process and IT know-how to provide professional consulting and ensure functional and technical design. The consultant will work within a globally distributed organization on multiple time zones with diverse, multi-cultural stakeholders and external development partners, support the digital transformation of Purchasing IT, and take on Service Ownership for Purchasing IT services.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

IT Consulting experience with SAP SRM / MM / S/4 Central Procurement and Jaggaer appreciated
IT Project Management experience appreciated
IT Service Management experience appreciated

Responsibilities

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