Master Data Manager

findojobs-za; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Master Data Manager to enhance their team's efficiency in managing product and supplier data. This role is crucial for aligning data management with organizational strategies, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and data management, with experience in ERP systems. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on supply chain resilience and sustainability initiatives while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about data quality and governance, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement master data management.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; post-graduate qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Optimize product and supplier data management practices.
• Conduct audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Data Management

Procurement Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement or related field

Post-graduate qualifications in Operations Management

Tools

SAP

SAGE

COUPA

Job description

Our client is seeking a Master Data Manager to join their team, based in Centurion. The successful candidate will be 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.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Duties to include:

1. Align product and supplier data management practices with organizational strategies, including cost optimization, supply chain resilience, and sustainability initiatives.
2. 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.
3. Conduct regular audits and validations to ensure the accuracy and consistency of supplier data.
4. Work with cross-functional teams, external service providers, and IT systems to resolve master data issues and gather accurate supplier information.
5. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data quality and efficiency.
6. Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier data inaccuracies, compliance breaches, and data governance issues.
7. Ensure that supplier data management practices comply with relevant regulations, including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and finance controls.
8. Develop and maintain documentation for supplier data management processes and standards.
9. Provide training and support to team members and other departments on supplier data management best practices.
10. Generate and analyse reports on supplier data quality, performance, and compliance.