Procurement Data Standards & Governance Lead

Manpower
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Experis® is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, permanent recruitment, project solutions, and managed services. With over 25 years of experience in Switzerland and offices in Zürich, Basel, and Geneva, we connect top IT talent with leading companies. Our mission is to help professionals unlock their potential and thrive in dynamic, future-ready careers.

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Location: Zurich
Start date : ASAP
Duration: 5 months - with possibility of extension

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Procurement Data & Performance in defining, managing, and implementing 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/4HANA, particularly for Business Partner records covering both suppliers and customers
• Aid in data collection standardisation along 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
• Help embed data ownership, stewardship rules, and quality controls across systems feeding procurement processes
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and ongoing operation of addressable spend reporting

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
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Tableau, Power BI etc.
• Driven and proactive, demonstrating initiative and ownership
• Hands-on and adaptable, comfortable operating in a fast-paced transformation environment
• Curious and quick to learn new tools, systems, and ways of working
• Collaborative, with a strong focus on contributing to team impact and outcomes
• Relevant SAP or data management certifications (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, DAMA/CDMP, or similar) are advantageous
• Fluency in English is required; German would be preferred

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If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your CV or if you have any questions, contact Kaltrina Zhokli at Telefonnummer zeigen.
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Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from EU citizens or holders of valid working permit in Switzerland.

Branche: Bankwesen und Finanzdienstleistungen

Funktion: Produktion / Operations