_As one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, we develop solutions to fulfill people´s dreams of mobility on a daily basis. Driver safety, sustainability and industrialization of future tech­nology are just some of our key fields where we already make a meaningful difference in the every­day life of people. Knowing our technology helps to make the world a better and safer place is what drives us._ The Tires Purchasing team is looking for **2 team members** , located in Lousado (Portugal). This professionals will report to the area of Purchasing Data Management in Hanover (Germany) and locally to the Local Coordinator of Tires Sector Purchasing Controlling & Analytics. The main purpose of this position is to **define and provide, from business side, solutions and the required information to ensure and track strategic purchasing decisions and transparency on purchasing contribution for Tires Sector o Continental.** More detailed activities consist on: Projects related: 1. Adjustment and optimization of existing Business Intelligence applications based e.g. SAP BW, MS Power BI, etc; 2. Development of new reports according to requirements of Tire Purchasing (including training of users); 3. Creation of business specifications based on business requirements for new applications, functions or enhancements; 4. Definition of test scenarios and processing of tests to approve new applications, functions or enhancements within the field of purchasing BI; 5. Automation of data management processes related to reporting / monitoring of KPIs; Operations and General level related: 1. Ensure availability, correctness and quality of data content and applications in cooperation with IT; 2. Continuous monitoring and improvement of data quality within the purchasing applications; 3. Provide support for existing applications and scorecards; 1. Create and maintain training documentation and conduct user trainings; 2. Communication with internal stakeholders; 3. Support users in Purchasing community (centrally, plant level, business areas; 4. Develop ideas to enhance the usability and effective usage of data within the organization. + University degree preferentially in Business Administration/ Information Management or similar; + Preference of a minimum of 2 years of experience in Systems design & implementation / Experience in Purchasing or Controlling / Finance; + Experience and ability to work in international environment; + Advanced analytical skills (Methodical & Technical); + Knowledge about SAP MM/BI/SRM and Cloud Technology (Data Lake/Power BI) + Understanding about Purchasing Process (for RM and NPM); + Basic Knowledge of Project Management Skills; + Good communication skills; + Good English capabilities (minimum B2 European level) + Other valuable competencies: Stakeholder & Customer Focus; Quality Orientation; Taking Initiative; Planning and Organizing; Problem Solving. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.