Master Data Manager

Profile Personnel; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Master Data Manager responsible for optimizing and managing product and supplier master data, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy of supplier information. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of experience in procurement data management, and knowledge of ERP systems. Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing procurement master data and a team.
• Experience with data management and ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Align product and supplier data management practices with strategies.
• Support supply chain teams in managing supplier relationships.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy of supplier data.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve master data issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Monitor compliance with relevant regulations.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of procurement procedures

Strong customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (NQF 7)

Post-graduate qualifications (NQF 8)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, SAGE, COUPA)

Job description

Overview

Role Purpose :

The Master Data Manager is responsible for optimizing and managing product and supplier master data in compliance with standard operating procedures, data governance rules, anti-corruption and finance control requirements. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of supplier information, which is critical for procurement and overall business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Information Technology, or a related field (NQF 7). Post-graduate qualifications (NQF 8) and certifications in Operations Management, Analytics, Business Process Management, Lean / Six Sigma are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing procurement master data and a team. Experience with data management and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, SAGE, COUPA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment : Align product and supplier data management practices with organizational strategies, including cost optimization, supply chain resilience, and sustainability initiatives.
• Supplier Relationship Management : Support the supply chain and procurement teams in managing supplier relationships by providing accurate and timely supplier data, assisting with supplier performance management, and facilitating contract enablement.
• Data Quality Assurance : Conduct regular audits and validations to ensure the accuracy and consistency of supplier data.
• Collaboration : Work with cross-functional teams, external service providers, and IT systems to resolve master data issues and gather accurate supplier information.
• Process Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data quality and efficiency.
• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier data inaccuracies, compliance breaches, and data governance issues.
• Compliance Monitoring : Ensure that supplier data management practices comply with relevant regulations, including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and finance controls.
• Documentation : Develop and maintain documentation for supplier data management processes and standards.
• Training and Support : Provide training and support to team members and other departments on supplier data management best practices.
• Reporting : Generate and analyse reports on supplier data quality, performance, and compliance.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures, principles, and best practices.
• Strong customer service orientation
• Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates.