Non Production Material Controller, Automotive Purchasing (m/f/diverse) - REF75641K

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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 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.

• Independent coordination of Purchasing Controlling activities as key contact for Purchasing and NPM Management, as well as key user for NPM relevant reporting applications
• Establish and develop all required reporting applications by interacting with internal (e.g. NPM PUR) and external resources (e.g. IT)
• Define and establish relevant Reporting activities (e.g. PBI Dashboarding) measuring NPM Purchasing performance
• Support Purchasers and Cluster/ Function manager in their daily work activities by data-based analysis incl. identification and visualization of relevant implications
• Permanent optimization of existing SAP BW & BI/ BO landscape in order to secure and increase Reporting quality
• Supporting role in the development and definition of the roadmap of Purchasing Controlling
• Define and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as relevant Purchasing counterpart to ensure Data Governance for the NPM respective KPIs
• Ensure a regular and compliant-safe reporting with highest quality standards for A PUR NPM
• Drive continuous improvement and enhancement of Purchasing Controlling processes as well as material related reporting processes and tools
• Creation of training concepts and organization and execution of worldwide trainings

• Academic degree / Master in Business Administration, Economics & Engineering, Business Informatics or comparable qualification
• Long Term professional experience in Purchasing Controlling, Operations Controlling or comparable in Automotive industry required
• Deep Controlling and Process know how required (Finance, Purchasing, Profit & Loss)
• Experience in establishing and maintaining reporting applications for solid reporting structures with focus on continuous improvement, quality insurance and compliance 
• Profound knowledge of the MS-Office programs (esp. MS Excel)
• Expert knowledge in SAP (SAP ERP, modules MM and FI/CO, SAP BW)
• Advanced knowledge in digitalization technologies and analytical tools, e.g. KNIME, SAP AfO
• Business fluent German and English language skills (spoken and written)
• Strong analytical skills and affinity to figures
• Innovative capacity, operational readiness and own initiative
• Intercultural awareness and experience in working with international teams in purchasing, financial and controlling topics

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

•Training opportunities

•Mobile and flexible working models

•Sabbaticals

•and much more...

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