Procurement Data Manager / Analyst (EMEA) 100% (f/m/d) (Contract through our external payroll partner with immediate start until 31.12.2026, possible extension)
On-siteZürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job Summary
Design and implement end-to-end standards for purchasing data collection, enforcement, and reporting across the EMEA region. Define master data structures and governance within SAP S/4HANA for supplier and customer records, while safeguarding data quality across purchase requisitions, contracts, and standing payments. Contribute to the Source-to-Pay transformation by translating data steward standards into consistent practices and supporting addressable spend reporting. This back-end role requires defining data ownership rules and quality controls to align with regulatory frameworks. You will work closely with stakeholders in HR, Finance, TPRM, and IT to drive the global procurement platform.
Required Qualifications
- Degree or proven hands-on experience in information management, data science, business informatics, supply chain, finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- Proven experience in procurement data management, with a strong track record in defining, applying, and enforcing data standards and quality controls
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and / or SAP Ariba, with a solid understanding of underlying data structures, master data, and commercial object configuration beyond the front-end interface
- Strong understanding of how data is modelled, stored, and integrated across interconnected systems
- Ability to operate effectively within defined standards set by the data owner and translate them into consistent, reliable execution
- Experience managing data collection and metadata within onboarding or questionnaire-driven tools
- Demonstrable experience implementing data standards, governance frameworks, and quality controls
- Exposure to spend reporting and analytics, including planning and operational support
- Familiarity with procurement master data in financial services or other regulated environments
- Fluency in English
- Relevant SAP or data management certifications (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, DAMA/CDMP, or similar)
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Tableau, PowerBI etc.
- German
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