IT Technology Lead / Architect Purchasing

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.

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:

• Designing the architecture of the Central Purchasing Solutions (strategy, roadmap and implementation);
• Orchestration and integration of all components for the Central Purchasing Solutions considering the overall IT strategy;
• Drive technical integration scenarios for the Purchasing Architecture Landscape including Master Data Integration, SAP R/3 and S/4 Backend integration considering the Continental Infrastructure and IT Strategy. Standard integration to the connected SAP systems being used by the Group Sectors within Continental;
• Provide technical integration scenarios to connect further cloud solution and support interoperability;
• Sizing of the Core Purchasing Applications with zero unplanned downtime and high availability;
• Providing high performance E2E to provide best in class user experience;
• Continuous improvement of the existing technology targeting “state of the industry”;
• Leading the technical Maintenance for the global Purchasing applications. This includes the maintenance strategy, roadmap and its implementation;
• Service owner for the System Operation of the Continental Group SAP Systems SAP Portal, SAP SRM, SAP SRM SUS, SAP S/4 (MDM, Procurement Hub);
• Lead Safeguarding measurements. Ensure IT security, IT compliance and Enterprise Architecture Management principles;
• Coordination of the technical teams and experts from SAP System provider, SAP Basis, Infrastructure and SAP Group Sectors;
• Supports the selection process for the main components;
• Supports infrastructure in the maintenance of the underlying components;
• Ensure the E2E monitoring and the monitoring of the interfaces;
• Technical Lead and Coordination for the external staff;
• Project lead for Cross Group Sector project.

• 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.

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