Procurement Data Manager​/Analyst; EMEA; f​/m​/d; our external payroll p

Role Overview

Reporting to the Head of Procurement Data & Performance, this role supports the design, management and implementation of data standards for the new procurement platform across EMEA, contributing to a global Source‑to‑Pay transformation and ensuring alignment with regulatory and risk frameworks.

• Define, manage and implement end‑to‑end standards for purchasing data collection, enforcement and reporting.
• Contribute to the definition and application of master data structures, standards and governance within SAP S/4
  
  HANA, particularly for Business Partner records covering both suppliers and customers.
• Aid in data collection standardisation of supplier, engagement and commercial data aggregation.
• Safeguard data quality across key data objects along the procurement lifecycle, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, contract schedules, standing payments and associated conditions.
• Embed data ownership, stewardship rules and quality controls across systems feeding procurement processes.
• Plan, implement and operate addressable spend reporting.

• 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/4
  
  HANA 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.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, etc.
• Driven and proactive, demonstrating initiative and ownership; hands‑on and adaptable in a fast‑paced transformation environment.
• Curious and quick to learn new tools, systems and ways of working; collaborative and focused on team impact and outcomes.
• Relevant SAP or data management certifications (e.g., SAP S/4
  
  HANA, SAP MDG, DAMA/CDMP) are advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required;
  German preferred.