Purchasing Source to Contract Platform Specialist

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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services. 

The Source to Contract Platform Operations Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing the source to contract platform. This role ensures that the platform operates efficiently and meets the needs of the global purchasing organization. The specialist collaborates closely with purchasers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to enhance platform functionality and support sourcing and contracting activities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our Purchasing Processes, Systems and Governance team. If you are passionate about interfaces between business processes and purchasing technologies, you might be just the right fit. Your responsibilities will include:

• Platform Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the source to contract platform, ensuring its reliability and performance.
• System Optimization: Identify and implement enhancements to the platform to improve user experience and efficiency.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to purchasers and other users of the platform, resolving issues and answering queries.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure the platform complies with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date data within the platform, including supplier information and contract details.
• Training and Support: Conduct training sessions for purchasers and other users on how to effectively use the platform.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generate and analyze reports on platform usage and performance to identify areas for improvement.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in platform management, IT support, or a related role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in source to contract platforms and related tools. Strong Excel skills are a plus.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues related to the platform.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific SRM systems (e.g., SAP SRM, Oracle Procurement).
• Knowledge of industry-specific purchasing practices and standards

We offer:

• The 13-th salary – Paid once a year, in December;
• Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron;
• Hybrid schedule – Work-life balance is important, so we offer a flexible schedule. Please agree on this with your superior;
• Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;
• Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus;
• Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you’ll receive them at the office;
• Sports benefits- It’s important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card;
• Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc;
• System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea);
• Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;
• Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;
• Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by-case basis);
• Extra vacation days – You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and, afterward from 2 to 2 years you’ll get one more extra day (the maximum you can achieve is 27);
• Transport from the Timisoara area – You can choose to come with the bus provided by the company if you’ll work from the plant location/office;
• Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
• Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company.

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

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