IT Architect Purchasing Applications

Continental Industry; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

HMO upon hire

Values-based culture

Work-life balance

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Continental is seeking an experienced IT Architect to design the overall IT architecture for central purchasing solutions, including SAP and non-SAP integration and cloud components.

You will lead the orchestration of the purchasing IT landscape, ensure IT standards, govern master data integration, and drive high availability with zero unplanned downtime. Collaboration with global teams is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science or economics or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of experience as a system architect (SAP and/or Non-SAP).
• Experience in IT projects and procurement-related solutions.
• Proficiency in Procure‑to‑Pay processes and tools.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design the overall IT architecture for central purchasing solutions.
• Ensure compliance with IT standards and rules.
• Orchestrate and integrate all components of the purchasing solution landscape.
• Derive technical integration scenarios for the purchasing landscape including master data, SAP integration and cloud solutions.
• Continuously optimize sizing of core purchasing applications with high availability.
• Improve the technology to stay state-of-the-art.
• Lead safeguarding measures and ensure IT security, IT compliance and EA principles.
• Plan, execute and deliver projects/work packages within scope, budget and time.
• Provide IT service ownership for the operation of purchasing IT services.

Skills

IT Architecture

Procure-to-Pay

SAP & SRM

Cloud integration

English fluent

Education

University degree in CS or Economics

Tools

SAP Basis

SRM

MM

S/4 Central Procurement

Jaggaer

Middleware solutions

Job description

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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. Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

Job Description

• Design the overall IT architecture for central purchasing solutions
• Ensure compliance with IT standards and rules
• Orchestrate and integrate all components of the purchasing solution landscape
• Derive technical integration scenarios for the purchasing IT landscape including master data integration, SAP integration and cloud solutions
• Continuously optimize sizing of the core purchasing applications with zero unplanned downtime and high availability
• Continuously improve the existing technology targeting “state of the industry”
• Lead safeguarding measures and ensure IT security, IT compliance and Enterprise Architecture Management principles
• Plan, execute and deliver projects/work packages and ensure high quality delivery within scope, budget and time
• IT service ownership for the system operation of purchasing IT services

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science or economics or equivalent qualification
• Several years of relevant professional experience as system architect (SAP and or Non SAP applications)
• Several years of work experience in IT Projects
• Autodidactic learning and application of new technologies
• In-depth knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes and solutions
• IT Consulting experience with SAP Basis / SRM / MM / S/4 Central Procurement, Jaggaer and middleware solutions appreciated
• IT Project Management experience appreciated
• IT Service Management experience appreciated
• Business Fluent English (written and spoken)
• 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

Additional Information

• Hybrid work setup
• HMO upon hire
• Values-based culture
• Work-life balance
• Learning Opportunities