Purchasing Automation & AI Solution Architect (m/f/d) in Liberec XXXII - Radčice, Liberecký kraj at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Purchasing Automation & AI Solution Architect (m/f/d)

LOCATION: Liberec / Czech Republic | BRAND: Knorr-Bremse | REQUISITION ID: 10830 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport - all over the world.

Making mobility safe on roads and railways - that is the mission driving us each and every day at Knorr-Bremse. It has been that way for over 110 years. Today the Knorr-Bremse Group, based in Munich, is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As an innovator in our fields, we advance developments in mobility and transport technologies.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The role acts as the technical authority for automation and AI solutions within Direct Purchasing Rail. The position bridges business requirements and technical implementation by translating operational needs into scalable automation and AI architectures. Working closely with business stakeholders, IT, and external development partners, the role ensures that solutions are technically sound, future-proof, and aligned with the long-term AI strategy of Direct Purchasing Rail.

YOUR TASKS

• Take technical ownership for the operation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of RPA, AI, and automation solutions within Purchasing
• Ensure stable and reliable operations by managing incident resolution, root cause analysis, user support, and continuous optimization of existing digital solutions
• Translate business requirements into technical solution concepts and coordinate the implementation with internal IT and external development partners
• Evaluate, introduce, and govern new technologies in the areas of SAP, RPA, AI Agents, APIs, Document Intelligence, and Process Mining
• Support the transformation from traditional rule-based automation towards intelligent, agent-based AI solutions, ensuring scalability, operational excellence, and long-term business value

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Experience in automation, system integration, digital transformation, or solution architecture
• Exposure to business processes in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Hands-on knowledge of UiPath or comparable RPA platforms, SAP ERP / SAP S/4HANA, APIs, and integration technologies
• AI Agent concepts and orchestration frameworks, Azure Cloud and AI services and workflow automation platforms is a plus
• Strong technical curiosity and systems thinking
• Outstanding communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences - ability to bridge business and technology
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Fluent English

WHAT WE OFFER
Through a blend of engineering excellence, sustainable development and social responsibility, our employees help to drive progress at more than 100 sites in 30 countries. We offer you an exciting role with plenty of variety in an international environment, as part of an attractive package that extends from flexible working hour models, via professional and personal development opportunities, all the way to sports and healthcare programs.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!