MASTER DATA MANAGER - CENTURION

E2E Staffing (PTY) LTD; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Master Data Manager responsible for optimizing and managing product and supplier master data. This crucial role ensures data accuracy and compliance, supports supplier management, and drives process improvements to enhance data efficiency and governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years managing procurement master data.
• Experience with data management and ERP systems is required.
• Post-graduate qualifications in Operations Management or related fields are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Align product and supplier data with organizational strategies.
• Conduct audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Provide training on data management best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Collaboration

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related field

Post-graduate qualifications

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

SAGE

COUPA

Job description

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.

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.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelors 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.

SKLLS :

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures, principles, and best practices.