Purchasing Data Management and Governance Specialist

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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services. 

Data Landscape Management: Oversee the overall purchasing data landscape, ensuring data is accurately integrated and maintained across systems.

Data Architecture: Develop and maintain data architecture to support efficient data management and reporting.

Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices to ensure data quality and compliance.

Data Rules: Define and implement data rules and guidelines to maintain data integrity and consistency.

Data Quality Assurance: Conduct regular audits of data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data quality standards.

System Optimization: Work with IT and procurement teams to enhance the functionality and usability of data management systems.

Compliance: Ensure all data management activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, finance, and operations teams, to ensure alignment and support for data initiatives.

Training and Support: Provide training and support to internal users on data management best practices and system usage.

Data-Driven Culture: Promote and foster a data-driven culture within the organization by advocating for the use of data in decision-making processes.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in data science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data management, data governance, or a related role.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in data management systems, databases, and data governance tools. Strong SQL and Excel skills are a plus.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders.

Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to data management and governance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with specific data management and governance systems (e.g., SAP BW, Oracle Data Warehouse).

Knowledge of industry-specific data management practices and standards.

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

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