Data Steward

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking an experienced Data Steward for its Procurement Data & Analytics team. This role, which is crucial for enhancing data quality and governance during a digital transformation, involves implementing standards, managing data lifecycle, and fostering data literacy across functions. The position offers a competitive daily rate and is fully remote for UK-based candidates, with an initial contract until the end of 2026.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Initial contract till end of 2026

Opportunity to influence procurement and digital transformation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial functions.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data stewardship principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with BI/reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement-related data assets and improve data quality.
• Define and implement data governance standards.
• Collaborate with analytics team to monitor and improve data quality.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data stewardship

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Are you an experienced Data Steward with strong procurement domain knowledge and a passion for data quality and governance? A global organisation undergoing digital transformation is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Procurement Data & Analytics team. You will play a key role in driving data capability adoption, improving data quality, and embedding a data-driven culture across procurement functions.

THE COMPANY

Data Steward - Commercial / Procurement (CONTRACT)
£480 - £550 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35)
TILL END OF 2026
1 DAY IN LONDON / FULLY REMOTE

This organisation is a global leader in its sector, known for innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to data-led decision-making. As part of a major digital transformation programme, the business is investing heavily in modernising its procurement and commercial operations. This role sits within the central Procurement Data & Analytics function and supports both regional and global teams.

THE ROLE

As a Data Steward - Commercial/Procurement, you will be responsible for overseeing procurement-related data assets, improving data quality, and ensuring adherence to data governance frameworks. You will work closely with data teams and business stakeholders to document data standards, resolve data quality issues, and promote consistent data practices across markets.

You'll help build the foundation for a smarter, more efficient procurement function by championing data literacy, supporting digital initiatives, and enabling accurate, actionable insights.

SPECIFIC DUTIES WILL INCLUDE

• Defining and implementing data governance standards within the procurement function
• Managing the lifecycle of procurement data, including creation, updates, and deletions
• Collaborating with the analytics team to monitor, assess, and improve data quality
• Maintaining a backlog of data quality issues and tracking resolution progress
• Documenting data definitions, business rules, and quality metrics
• Capturing and translating business data needs into technical requirements
• Building strong relationships with procurement stakeholders across regions
• Facilitating communication between technical and non-technical audiences to drive adoption of data tools and practices

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal Data Steward will have:

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial functions
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data stewardship principles
• Ability to capture and document business requirements related to data
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical mindset with a detail-oriented approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with BI/reporting tools or cloud data platforms is a plus
• Experience working in a matrix organisation with cross-functional teams
• A passion for promoting data literacy and continuous improvement

THE BENEFITS

• Competitive daily rate of £480 - £550 per day (Inside IR35)
• Initial contract till end of 2026
• Fully remote for UK based candidates
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of procurement and digital transformation
• Influence key data and analytics initiatives within a high-impact programme

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV via the Apply link on this page or by emailing.