Product Data Lead

Collaborate Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus incentives

Free parking

Social events

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a knowledgeable Product Data Lead to manage product data strategy and governance in a fast-paced environment in Poole. This office-based position involves overseeing the entire product data lifecycle, implementing governance frameworks, and optimizing PIM and ERP systems. Candidates must have a background in Product Data Management and knowledge of data accuracy. The role offers a competitive salary up to £43k plus bonuses, free parking, and internal progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Product Data Management or Master Data.
• Strong experience with ERP systems and data governance.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end product data lifecycle.
• Define and implement data governance processes.
• Optimize PIM and ERP systems.

Skills

Product Data Management

Master Data Management

PIM systems

ERP systems

Data governance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Location: Poole

Duration: Permanent

Job Description

PRODUCT DATA LEAD – ERP / Master Data/ PIM: We are looking to recruit an experienced Product Data Lead to take ownership of product data management, governance, and life cycle processes within a fast-paced procurement and supply chain environment.

This position would be ideal for candidates with strong experience in PIM systems, ERP, master data, and data governance, looking to step into a strategic, hands‑on position.

PRODUCT DATA LEAD KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and manage the end-to-end product data lifecycle (creation, enrichment, maintenance, obsolescence)
• Define and implement data governance frameworks, standards and processes
• Manage and optimise PIM and ERP systems
• Oversee product data quality, accuracy, and completeness
• Ensure effective data integration and data flow between systems
• Collaborate with Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Support product onboarding, supplier data, pricing updates, and specifications
• Monitor SLAs, backlog, and data performance metrics
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven background in Product Data Management / Master Data / PIM
• Strong experience with ERP systems and data governance frameworks
• Understanding of product data structures, taxonomy, and classification
• High level of attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong stakeholder engagement across procurement, supply chain, and operations

DESIRABLE:

• Background in FMCG, wholesale distribution, retail, or logistics
• Knowledge of ESG, QA, or ISO standards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND BENEFITS:

• This is an Office‑based role, based at our client’s head office in Poole
• A fantastic opportunity to take the lead of product data strategy and governance, within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
• Competitive salary (up to £43k basic) plus bonus incentives
• Free parking on site
• State‑of‑the‑art offices with lovely staff facilities including a fully equipped kitchen (Snacks, teas, coffees etc)
• Opportunity for internal progression and professional development
• Social events, free lunches and other benefits to be discussed

If you are a Product Data Lead, Master Data Manager, PIM Manager, Product Data Analyst, Data Governance Lead, we would love to discuss this role with you!