Job Advert: Assistant Sourcing Manager/Data Cleansing Administrator
Location: Edinburgh (preferred), with options for Halifax, Bristol, or Birmingham – Hybrid with 2 days per week onsite
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 months)
Rate: £440 per day (Umbrella) or annual salary of £43,803 - £64,500
Are you passionate about data quality and eager to make a tangible impact? Our client is seeking four dedicated Assistant Sourcing Managers to join their dynamic Sourcing Product Team on a vital supplier onboarding data quality improvement programme! This is an exciting opportunity to enhance the accuracy and reliability of supplier data while working in a collaborative environment.
Role Summary:
In this hands-on operational role, successful candidates will be responsible for reviewing, correcting, and completing supplier onboarding records within SAP Ariba. The aim? To improve the quality and completeness of data that is essential for effective sourcing and supplier management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Review & Remediation: Validate and remediate supplier onboarding records within SAP Ariba to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders to resolve data quality issues, ensuring complete and precise records.
- Progress Tracking: Maintain accurate tracking of remediation progress, escalating risks and issues as necessary.
- Process Improvement: Identify recurring data quality issues and recommend opportunities for enhancement to the data management processes.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- SAP Ariba Navigation: Familiarity with SAP Ariba or the ability to swiftly adapt to new systems.
- Data Management: Experience working with supplier or operational records, demonstrating a commitment to data quality.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to spot inaccuracies or inconsistencies in data.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical thinking to investigate and resolve data discrepancies.
- Stakeholder Management: Confidence in engaging with stakeholders to gather missing information and drive activities to completion.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The successful candidates will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing workloads independently. A background in procurement is not required, but a strong understanding of data quality principles and stakeholder engagement is essential. Graduate candidates with relevant skills may also be considered.
Why Join?
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in reducing the backlog of incomplete records and improving data integrity.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team, sharing insights and strategies to enhance data quality.
- Professional Growth: This role offers a chance to develop problem-solving skills and stakeholder management expertise.
If you are ready to embark on this exciting journey with our client, don’t miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a significant data quality initiative!
Apply today and take the first step towards enhancing your career in sourcing and data management!
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