Business Intelligence Specialist (Power BI)
Job Description
The Purchasing BI Specialist designs and scales Power BI-based reporting and analytics solutions to enable data-driven decision-making across the global purchasing organization. In this role, you will work closely with IT, procurement, and other internal stakeholders to establish data rules, maintain data integrity, and foster a data-driven culture within the organization.
We are looking for a BI expert who connects business processes with analytics platforms. You will act as a key driver of the Purchasing BI landscape, enabling self-service reporting, standardizing KPIs, and delivering scalable dashboards across the organization.
In this role, you will help shape the future of the SMART Purchasing landscape and contribute to building a data-driven global purchasing organization. If you are passionate about interfaces between business processes and data technologies, you might be just the right fit.
- BI Development & Dashboarding: Design, build, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports for global purchasing stakeholders
- Data Modeling & Architecture: Develop scalable data models and ensure optimal performance of BI solutions
- BI Consultancy: Advise stakeholders on best practices in reporting, KPI design, and self-service analytics
- Platform Optimization: Continuously improve Power BI environment, data pipelines, and reporting performance
- Data Visualization & Storytelling: Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and executive-ready dashboards; both for executive and end users
- Project Management and Stakeholder Collaboration: Manage data integration projects and partner with IT, finance, and operations as the primary stakeholder interface; ensuring alignment and delivery of data initiatives
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, and legal requirements
- Training & Support: Enable users through training and support in Power BI and self-service analytics
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in data science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–5+ years in Business Intelligence or reporting, with proven expertise in data management
- Technical Skills: Expert-level experience in Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard design, performance optimization)
- Core Skills: Strong experience with Power BI (mandatory), SQL/querying, data modeling, and ETL/data integration concepts
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across stakeholders
- Ability to work independently while being a team player
- Advanced analytical skills to interpret complex data, identify process–data relationships, and drive value-enhancing purchasing solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of industry-specific data management practices and standards
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Databricks) is a plus
- Purchasing experience is an advantage, but not required
Additional Information
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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 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.