(Senior) IT Application Consultant Source-to-Contract (m/f/d)

Knauf; Kitzingen (VGem); On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable family-owned company

Hybrid working culture

Career development

Corporate benefits

Bike leasing

Relocation support

Health promotion

Shuttle service

Canteen with subsidized meals

Job summary

Knauf Information Services GmbH in Kitzingen, Germany is seeking a senior IT leader to shape the global Source-to-Contract ecosystem. You will own platforms like JAGGAER, SAP Ariba and Keelvar, coordinating integrations and enterprise architecture while driving AI, automation and data-driven initiatives to deliver measurable value.

You will translate business priorities into scalable technical solutions, partnering with product managers and development teams to implement forward-looking roadmaps

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise application support, implementation or enhancement within Source-to-Contract, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement BI or a related domain forms the foundation of your profile
• Hands-on exposure to JAGGAER, SAP Ariba, Keelvar or comparable cloud-based business applications enables you to contribute from day one
• A strong understanding of APIs, enterprise integrations, middleware, cloud technologies and application lifecycle management helps you navigate complex environments with confidence
• Translating business needs into scalable technical solutions is what motivates you, and you build trusted relationships across both business and IT
• Curiosity for AI, process automation, digital platforms and data-driven decision-making comes naturally to you—combined with ownership, strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Shape the evolution of Knauf’s global Source-to-Contract ecosystem across Sourcing, Supplier Management and Contract Lifecycle Management
• Turn strategic business priorities into sustainable application solutions, implementation initiatives and forward-looking product roadmaps
• Take ownership of business-critical platforms such as JAGGAER, SAP Ariba and Keelvar—ensuring they deliver reliability, usability, security and measurable value
• Connect SAP and non-SAP environments by designing integrations, interfaces and data flows aligned with Knauf’s Enterprise Architecture and Group IT standards
• Bring ideas to life together with Product Managers, Solution Architects and development teams, while exploring the potential of AI, automation, analytics and emerging technologies

Skills

Source-to-Contract

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

APIs & Integrations

Enterprise Architecture

Tools

JAGGAER

SAP Ariba

Keelvar

Job description

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbHis proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?

• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?

• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?

• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Shape the evolution of Knauf’s global Source-to-Contract ecosystem across Sourcing, Supplier Management and Contract Lifecycle Management

• Turn strategic business priorities into sustainable application solutions, implementation initiatives and forward-looking product roadmaps

• Take ownership of business-critical platforms such as JAGGAER, SAP Ariba and Keelvar—ensuring they deliver reliability, usability, security and measurable value

• Connect SAP and non-SAP environments by designing integrations, interfaces and data flows aligned with Knauf’s Enterprise Architecture and Group IT standards

• Bring ideas to life together with Product Managers, Solution Architects and development teams, while exploring the potential of AI, automation, analytics and emerging technologies

Who you are

• Experience in enterprise application support, implementation or enhancement within Source-to-Contract, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement BI or a related domain forms the foundation of your profile

• Hands-on exposure to JAGGAER, SAP Ariba, Keelvar or comparable cloud-based business applications enables you to contribute from day one

• A strong understanding of APIs, enterprise integrations, middleware, cloud technologies and application lifecycle management helps you navigate complex environments with confidence

• Translating business needs into scalable technical solutions is what motivates you, and you build trusted relationships across both business and IT

• Curiosity for AI, process automation, digital platforms and data-driven decision-making comes naturally to you—combined with ownership, strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company with attractive compensation in line with the collective agreement or above tariff

• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, flexitime account and a modern hybrid working culture with weekly home office days

• Career and professional development: Continuous learning and individual development opportunities with a wide range of seminars, webinars and e-learning opportunities

• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases

• Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health

• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

• Fitness and health: Offers of active health promotion, company doctor, occupational health and safety, etc.

• Daily time savings: Short and convenient commutes thanks to ample parking and a shuttle service to our office in Kitzingen

• Feel Welcome: Structured onboarding days as well as company and team events for a successful start and quick integration into the team

• Take a Break: Canteen with subsidized meals

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Information Services GmbH, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.