Global Data & Insights Manager Procurement

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK in Utrecht is looking for a Global Procurement Data & Insights Manager to drive the procurement data and analytics agenda. This role involves designing data governance frameworks and implementing reporting capabilities that enable fact-based decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in data governance, KPI frameworks, and advanced BI tools, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. You'll partner with IT and influence stakeholders with clear insights that matter.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of data governance, KPI frameworks, and data quality management in a global procurement environment.
• Advanced skills in enterprise BI tools, data modelling, SQL, and SAP data (including S/4HANA).
• Experience with predictive analytics and working knowledge of R and/or Python.
• Proven ability to translate data strategy into actionable roadmaps and influence senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with modern data platforms is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the global procurement data governance framework.
• Define and maintain a global KPI dictionary for consistency.
• Build and deliver a centralized Procurement reporting suite.
• Develop predictive analytics use cases using tools such as R or Python.
• Partner with IT to define data architecture and integration requirements.
• Drive adoption through stakeholder engagement and data literacy.

Skills

Data governance

KPI frameworks

Data quality management

Enterprise BI tools

SQL

SAP data (S/4HANA)

Predictive analytics

R

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP/S4HANA

Azure

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

As Global Procurement Data & Insights Manager, you'll own the procurement data and analytics agenda — defining governance frameworks, KPI standards, and self-service reporting capabilities that drive fact-based decision-making across a complex global organisation. Reporting to the Procurement Excellence Director, you'll act as Procurement's business owner for data, partnering closely with IT to connect and harmonise data across ERP and procurement platforms. This is a role for a data expert who can also influence — translating technical complexity into clear insights that matter to category teams, regional leads, and senior leadership alike.

What you'll be doing:

• Design and implement the global procurement data governance framework, including data quality standards, KPI definitions, and master data rules across systems including SAP/S4HANA
• Define and maintain a global KPI dictionary and ensure consistent usage across functions, regions, and leadership reporting
• Build and deliver a centralised Procurement reporting suite, implementing self-service BI capabilities with clear guardrails and training
• Develop predictive analytics use cases - spend forecasting, Total cost of ownership simulations and risk early warning - using tools such as R or Python
• Partner with IT to define data architecture, harmonisation rules, and integration requirements across procurement tools
• Drive adoption through stakeholder engagement, data literacy building, and continuous improvement of reporting quality

Qualifications

For this role, we're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Expert knowledge of data governance, KPI frameworks, and data quality management in a global procurement environment
• Advanced skills in enterprise BI tools, data modelling, SQL, and SAP data (including S/4HANA)
• Experience with predictive analytics and working knowledge of R and/or Python
• Proven ability to translate data strategy into actionable roadmaps and influence senior stakeholders
• Familiarity with modern data platforms (Azure, Databricks, data lake/warehouse concepts) is a strong plus
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; experience in a global, matrixed procurement or finance environment essential