IT Procurement Manager - Master Data Management

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Data Management
Data Governance
Data Integrity
Data Quality
Information Systems
Master Data Management
Information Technology
Data Security
Procurement
Process Improvement
Decision-making
Data Structure

Job Details

Procurement Manager - Master Data Management plays a critical role in driving data integrity, governance, and strategy within the procurement function. This position is responsible for overseeing the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of procurement-related master data, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide data standards and business objectives.
The Procurement Manager - Master Data Management leads a team to establish robust data governance frameworks, optimize data processes, and enhance the overall quality of procurement data. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Procurement, Finance, IT, and Supply Chain, to align data structures with business processes and enable data-driven decision-making.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing a Services Master Data strategy that supports procurement excellence and enterprise-wide data governance, partnering with IT to improve data accuracy and reduce manual effort, establishing and enforcing data governance policies, and identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance data quality.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in data management and procurement, expertise in data governance frameworks, data quality management, and process automation, and the ability to lead high performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Implements strategies and initiatives to enhance procurement data management maturity, supporting broader company objectives.
  • Establishes and enforces procurement master data standards, taxonomies, and naming conventions and drives data design and integrity across procurement platforms.
  • Manages enhancements to master data workflows and MDM tools in partnership with IT.
  • Translates business requirements into actionable data management initiatives, ensuring alignment with procurement and enterprise goals.
  • Supports the execution of foundational data maturity activities identified in the Procurement Master Data Management and Enterprise Data Management program strategies.
  • Manages and delivers data quality improvement initiatives that enable risk-informed, data-driven decision-making.
  • Communicates updates and developments related to data governance, management, and integrity to enhance the company s data literacy.
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships cross-functionally and within Procurement to understand business requirements, resolve issues, and improve customer outcomes.
  • Identifies, defines and escalates issues related to data security, data access, data ownership, and data governance policy, standards, and procedures. Ensures data-related issues and risks are appropriately surfaced and resolved.
  • Manages and supports a team of master data professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or job-related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 8 years of relevant job experience
  • Leadership experience

Desired Qualifications

  • Master s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain, or job-related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of data management best practices, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards (e.g., SOX)
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams, fostering a data-driven and collaborative culture
  • Ability to collaborate and organize groups of people across functions to focus on data management outcomes
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to align MDM initiatives with overall procurement and business objectives
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership
  • Ability to translate between data management and Procurement principles
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Prior experience working with ERP systems (i.e., SAP) and procurement platforms (i.e., Ariba).
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