Quality and procurement Analyst. SAP

Associate – Global Master Data Governance

Business Unit:    Global S&OP

Reports To:        Director Global Master Data Governance

Supervision:       None    

Primary Function

The Associate - Master Data Governance will play a crucial role in managing day-to-day activities related to master data management for Ingredion in the NAregion. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Material Master Data:
  • Maintain and update material master data, including product specifications, and classifications.
  • Coordinate with production, inventory, and supply chain, quality and accounting teams to ensure material data accuracy.
  • Perform data validation and cleansing to support efficient material management processes.
• Vendor Master Data:
  • Gather/Review documentation according to regional policies for vendor setup.
  • Create, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of vendor master data in the SAP system.
  • Collaborate with procurement and accounts payable teams to keep vendor information up to date.
  • Monitor vendor data quality and assist in data cleansing initiatives.
• Data Quality and Standardization:
  • Support data quality initiatives
  • Identifying and resolving data quality issues.

• Projects and improvement:
  • Collaborate with project teams to integrate master data requirements into system implementation and enhancement projects.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, procurement, and sales, to address master data-related challenges.
  • Participate in SAP implementation projects, process, and system changes.
  • Communicate effectively with business leaders, providing insights and recommendations based on master data analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:    

• A diploma/bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering
• Experience in data governance
• Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of SAP quality area – specification settings and classification
• Knowledge of SAP procurement master data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

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