Global Procurement Catalog Operations Specialist [T500-30218]

ADM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM India Hub is hiring a Catalog Operations Specialist to manage the creation, maintenance, enrichment and governance of item master data across ADM's ERP systems. You will ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency of data to enable procurement, inventory management, warehouse operations, planning and reporting.

The role requires 4–8 years of experience in master data management and a bachelor’s degree. Strong Excel, Power Query, SQL and Power BI skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in master data management, item master management, procurement data, supply chain, inventory, or data-quality management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field.
• Experience with ERP, EAM, inventory management, or maintenance systems (SAP S/4HANA, Infor, Oracle, JD Edwards, IBM Maximo, Coupa).
• Experience with industrial MRO materials, spare parts, equipment catalogs, maintenance systems, or manufacturing supply chain data preferred.
• MS Excel advanced skills (formulas, PivotTables, Power Query).
• Power BI, SQL, Power Query, Informatica or similar data analytics tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review item creation and maintenance requests for catalog standards and inventory management.
• Classify and enrich materials from manufacturers, OEMs, distributors, and suppliers.
• Create new Item Master Data in ERP systems (Maximo, SAP, Informatica) from end-user requests across regions.
• Cleansing and standardizing existing item master records across ERP and related systems.
• Identify and remove duplicates, obsolescence, and incomplete items.
• Standardize item naming conventions and descriptions per guidelines.
• Complete missing item attributes using reliable sources.
• Ensure data meets quality and governance standards before updating ERP/master data.

Skills

Data governance

Item master

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Analytical skills

English fluency

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Engineering/Information Systems

ERP experience

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Infor M3

Maximo

Oracle Fusion Cloud

JD Edwards

Coupa

Informatica

Job description

We are one of the world’s largest nutrition companies and a global leader in human and animal nutrition. We unlock the power of nature to provide nourishing quality of life by transforming crops into ingredients and solutions for foods, beverages, supplements, livestock, aquaculture, and pets.

About ADM India Hub:

At ADM, we have long recognized the strength and potential of India’s talent pool, which is why we have maintained a presence in the country for more than 25 years. Building on this foundation, we have now established ADM India Hub, our first GCC in India.

At ADM India Hub, we are hiring for IT and finance roles across diverse technology and business functions. We stand at the intersection of global expertise and local excellence, enabling us to drive innovation and support our larger purpose of unlocking the power of nature to enrich quality of life.

• This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

The Global Procurement organization is seeking a highly motivated Catalog Operations Specialist to support the creation, maintenance, standardization, enrichment and governance of item master data across ADM's global procurement operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and quality of item master data used across ERP and business systems, enabling efficient procurement, inventory management, warehouse operations, planning, and reporting processes. The position combines strong data management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities with close collaboration across Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT, and supplier partners to improve data quality, support inventory optimization initiatives, and drive continuous improvement through data governance and automation opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and validate item creation and maintenance requests to ensure compliance with catalog standards, avoid duplication, and support effective inventory management practices.
• Research manufacturer, OEM, distributor, and supplier documentation to accurately identify, classify, and enrich materials and spare parts.
• Create new Item Master Data in ERP system (Maximo, SAP, Informatica etc.) based on request received from end-users across the regions (North America, South America, EMEA and APAC).
• Review, cleanse and standardize existing item master records across ERP and related systems.
• Identify and eliminate duplicate, obsolete, inactive, incomplete, and incorrectly created items.
• Standardize item naming conventions and descriptions according to established guidelines.
• Complete missing item attributes using reliable internal and external sources.
• Ensure enriched data meets defined quality and governance standards and validate information before updating the ERP or master data repository.
• Classify items using approved commodity, category, and taxonomy structures.
• Maintain data dictionaries, attribute definitions, naming conventions, and validation rules.
• Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Finance, Operations, IT, and suppliers to ensure accurate information is being reflected within the item master descriptions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on item master requirements, catalog standards, and material identification best practices.
• Support business stakeholders in determining appropriate material stocking strategies and inventory classifications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain standardized short and long descriptions using approved naming conventions, nomenclature standards, and classification structures.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive cleansing and enrichment activities by using Excel, Power Query, SQL, Power BI, or data-quality tools to analyze large datasets.
• Perform duplicate analysis prior to item creation and leverage existing catalog standards to prevent unnecessary proliferation of material records.
• Monitor and report key catalog data-quality metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve catalog effectiveness and standardization.
• Support master data harmonization efforts across ERP and enterprise systems to improve consistency and enable future transformation initiatives.
• Manage assigned catalog requests in accordance with defined service-level agreements and quality standards.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical product specifications and supplier information.
• Ability to research, analyze, and classify industrial materials, spare parts, equipment, and services.
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for data quality, standardization, and governance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Warehouse, and supplier stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities.
• Curiosity and continuous learning mindset with the ability to understand both technical and commercial product information.
• Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple requests, and meet service expectations in a global environment.
• Language: Fluent in English. German, Portuguese, or Spanish is a plus.

Education & Experience:

• 4-8 years of experience in master data management, item master management, procurement data, supply chain, inventory, or data-quality management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
• Experience working with master data in ERP, EAM, inventory management, or maintenance systems preferred, especially the following: SAP S/4HANA, Infor XA, Infor M3, Oracle Fusion Cloud, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, IBM Maximo, Coupa.
• Experience with industrial MRO materials, spare parts, equipment catalogs, maintenance systems, or manufacturing supply chain data strongly preferred.
• Preferred experience in Food/Agri-business manufacturing industry.
• Strong experience with MS Excel, including advanced formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, and data cleansing techniques.
• Experience creating and maintaining standardized material descriptions using noun-modifier taxonomy structures, UNSPSC or similar classification methodologies preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Power Query, Informatica, or similar data-quality and analytics platforms preferred.
• Relocation assistance is available with this position.