IT Solution Manager

Your tasks

We are looking for you, an IT Solution Manager (m/f/diverse), to join our Information Technology team in the area of Business Applications for Purchasing. Hybrid Work is possible.

The main objective of this position is the responsible for the operation of applications in the area of Purchasing.

Core Responsibilities:

• You work as an IT partner and IT provider with your customers in Purchasing.
• You ensure close cooperation with divisions/regional hubs as well as with internal and external partners;
• You are responsible for handling tickets, incidents, and changes;
• You steer, plan, and implement requested changes and extensions together with the business application manager/business key users;
• You control the budget for services and create order requisitions;
• You provide support for the continuous optimization of individual applications, their strategies, and architecture;
• You are actively involved in global IT and business projects;
• You assist in the development of global standards, strategies, and concepts and their implementation in the area of Purchasing.

Your profile

Basic Qualifications:

• Academic Degree in computer science, business administration, business informatics, or a comparable qualification;
• Experience in Purchasing and/or Finance and/or Integrity & Law processes appreciated.
• Excellent communication skills;
• Business fluent English skills (spoken and written);
• Team player with a willingness to work in a global team environment;
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to find workable solutions for all parties involved.
• Independent, structured, results-oriented, and customer-oriented working style

Preferred Qualifications:

• Several years of professional experience in IT service management or a project environment;
• Knowledge or experience in service management, e.g., as a service or application owner;
• Knowledge of business analytics tools, cloud services, server management, SAP BW, and Mendix;
• Experience in managing external service providers.

Our offer

What we offer:

• The 13th 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 allows you 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);
• 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.

About us

Coming from Continental, Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) is emerging as a stand-alone global leader in the automotive sector, with over 17,000 employees and €2 billion in annual sales. Operating in 15 countries across 35 locations, including technology centers, OESL will build on Continental's rich legacy to deliver high-quality parts to major OEMs and commercial vehicle customers worldwide.

About OESL IT

OESL IT is at the forefront of our transformation, being built from the ground up to be agile, forward-thinking, and strategic. As we shape the future of OESL, our IT team will play a pivotal role as a strategic advisory partner, driving digital capabilities and enabling business success across the organization.

Why Join OESL IT?

• Greater Impact: Take part in shaping the future of a newly formed, dynamic IT organization, with the opportunity to bring ideas to life and reap significant professional rewards.
• Growth and Innovation: Work in a fast-moving, cloud-based infrastructure and application environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for continuous growth and expanding your skill set.
• Creative Space: Experience the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up culture within a global organization, enjoying both the creative freedom and the responsibility needed to thrive in modern working environments.
• Tight-Knit Team: Join a highly collaborative team where individuals have the power to shape their work, make meaningful contributions, and drive collective success.

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

Job ID

REF89700Q

Field of work

Information Technology

Location

Timișoara

Leadership level

Leading Self

Job flexibility

Hybrid Job

Legal Entity

S.C. ContiTech Romania S.R.L.