IT Architect Purchasing Applications

Continental Industry · Bengaluru

  • Experience2–7 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelsenior
  • Posted11 Sept 2026
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About Continental Industry

Continental Industry is hiring in Bengaluru in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.

Skills

  • IT architecture
  • SAP integration
  • cloud solutions
  • Procure to Pay
  • Enterprise Architecture Management
  • IT security
  • IT compliance
  • IT project management
  • IT service management
  • English

The role

A solution architect at an automotive mobility technology company designs purchasing application landscapes and integrates Procure to Pay processes with SAP integration and cloud solutions. The role also applies Enterprise Architecture Management and IT service management to deliver secure, highly available enterprise platforms.

Full 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.

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 solutionsEnsure compliance with IT standards and rulesOrchestrate and integrate all components of the purchasing solution landscapeDerive technical integration scenarios for the purchasing IT landscape including master data integration, SAP integration and cloud solutionsContinuously optimize sizing of the core purchasing applications with zero unplanned downtime and high availabilityContinuously improve the existing technology targeting “state of the industry”Lead safeguarding measures and ensure IT security, IT compliance and Enterprise Architecture Management principlesPlan, execute and deliver projects/work packages and ensure high quality delivery within scope, budget and timeIT service ownership for the system operation of purchasing IT services

Qualifications

University degree in computer science or economics or equivalent qualificationSeveral years of relevant professional experience as system architect (SAP and or Non SAP applications)Several years of work experience in IT ProjectsAutodidactic learning and application of new technologiesIn-depth knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes and solutionsIT Consulting experience with SAP Basis / SRM / MM / S/4 Central Procurement, Jaggaer and middleware solutions appreciatedIT Project Management experience appreciatedIT Service Management experience appreciatedBusiness Fluent English (written and spoken)Very efficient, reliable, and responsible way of workingVery good communication and presentation skillsAbility to cooperate with globally distributed teams – internal as well as externalHighly self-motivated, assertive and skilled at resolving conflict as well as high customer service orientation

Additional Information

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