SAP Material Master Specialist - Data Governance

Xcel Energy; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 54,442,752 - 65,904,384; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a detail-oriented data stewardship professional to govern material master data in SAP. The role focuses on researching part numbers, validating attributes, and ensuring accurate Material IDs across procurement, inventory, and maintenance workflows.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and vendors to improve data quality, ensure compliance with governance standards, and support ongoing data governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret manufacturer catalogs, technical specifications, drawings, and documentation.
• Knowledge of Material Master Data principles and SAP MM.
• Familiarity with part number structures and AMPL.
• Strong analytical and research skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of inventory, procurement, supply chain, or maintenance processes.
• Ability to communicate technical information across departments.
• Knowledge of material taxonomy and data governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Research manufacturer part numbers using catalogs, websites, specs, drawings, datasheets, and procurement docs to identify material attributes.
• Analyze and validate material characteristics including dimensions, ratings, materials, specs, certifications, and manufacturer info.
• Determine whether existing Material IDs meet requirements or if new IDs are needed.
• Review manufacturer specs to ensure correct classification, taxonomy, and material group.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Maintenance, Operations, and vendors to obtain missing data.
• Audit and improve material master data quality, identify duplicates, and propose consolidation.
• Maintain supporting documentation and ensure material data is traceable and auditable.
• Support SAP master data governance initiatives and process improvements.
• Provide guidance on material identification and Material ID requirements.
• Extract technical specs from part numbers to create/maintain SAP Material IDs.
• Ensure Material IDs, MPN records, and AMPLs are complete and compliant.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

SAP MM knowledge

Communication across departments

Interpret technical documentation

Tools

Excel

SAP MM

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a detail-oriented data stewardship professional to govern material master data in SAP. The role focuses on researching part numbers, validating attributes, and ensuring accurate Material IDs across procurement, inventory, and maintenance workflows.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and vendors to improve data quality, ensure compliance with governance standards, and support ongoing data governance initiatives.