Procurement Master Data Specialist | Lean Process Optimizer

Velux Deutschland Gmbh; Town of Poland (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Pension scheme

Hybrid work

Flexible working hours

Private medical care

Employee discount on Velux products

Massages in the office

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer holiday

Job summary

Velux Deutschland GmbH seeks a procurement data specialist to govern Vendor Master Data and Material Master processes, ensuring compliance across Purchasing operations and collaborating on global projects.

You will drive process improvements, provide training, and act as the main contact for process questions, leveraging Lean principles and SAP/Ariba tools. A hybrid work setup supports work-life balance and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Vendor Master Data and/or Material Master processes.
• Solid understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P), especially Purchasing.
• Practical knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience with SAP Ariba SLP and SBN.
• Advanced Excel skills with large datasets.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in international or matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance and support for Vendor Master Data and Material Master processes.
• Ensure process compliance and governance across Purchasing operations.
• Participate in local and global projects, including process improvements, system enhancements, and implementation of new solutions.
• Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities, recommend solutions, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure effective knowledge sharing and business continuity.
• Act as the first point of contact for process-related queries, providing support, guidance, and training to end users and colleagues.
• Support the management of deviations from standard process flows using Lean principles.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of purchasing processes and best practices.

Skills

Vendor Master Data

Material Master

S/4HANA

SAP Ariba SLP

SAP Ariba SBN

Advanced Excel

Lean principles

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

International/matrix environment

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Ariba SLP

SAP Ariba SBN

Job description

Velux Deutschland GmbH seeks a procurement data specialist to govern Vendor Master Data and Material Master processes, ensuring compliance across Purchasing operations and collaborating on global projects.

You will drive process improvements, provide training, and act as the main contact for process questions, leveraging Lean principles and SAP/Ariba tools. A hybrid work setup supports work-life balance and collaboration.