Master Data Lead - NIgel at Alstom

Purpose of the Job

• Performs professional procurement work in the areas of collecting and analyzing data, developing internal KPI’s, preparing materials for supplier meetings and negotiations, communicating with suppliers and sites, supporting contingency planning and recommendations and tracking and monitoring procurement performance
• Accountable for maintaining supplier master data.

Measurements:

Performance will be measured against the quantitative and qualitative business plan targets for the relevant department.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Tasks & Responsibilities:

 Research internal and external data to support the strategic sourcing process:

• Responsible to  analyze and report on Procurement data, track costs and evaluate supplier performance.
• Identify the right sources of information (new providers, study centers, interviews, queries…) and set up the channels to get the right information to the right person
• Collect data (spend, industry, market, suppliers, product/service…)

Conduct analysis on industry, customer requirements and suppliers:

• Examining data regarding the cost and availability of materials and services that are needed to complete projects
• Develop industry cost bar, industry structure
• Analyze customer requirements (measure customer value, Total Cost of Ownership calculation)
• Perform Supplier analysis

 Attend to negotiation and contracting process in order to learn the process and the techniques:

• Capture Contract Key Performance Indicators data (if needed run queries)
• Collect and consolidate Contract Key Performance Indicators results
• Identify potential contract improvement opportunities
• Take corrective actions related to internal customer
• Provide feedback to internal customers
• Develops, implements and maintains master data frameworks, guidelines, benchmarking tools and methodologies.
• Develops and implements Procurement Operations standards, templates in accordance with the Procurement strategic intent.
• Conducts research on leading practices, benchmarks, trends, systems and processes in support of master data objectives.
• Identifies developments, trends in national and international industry and manages the implementation of these in the Procurement department.
• Researches universal master data standards ,keeps abreast and adheres to the standards.
• Responsible for collating, updating and maintaining Procurement Operations master data.
• Provide feedback to internal customers
• Ensures integrity of master data and addresses data requirements regarding system material master data.

Measurement

• Responsible to  analyze and report on Procurement data, track costs and evaluate supplier performance.
• Research internal and external data to support the strategic sourcing process:
• Cost optimisation for the organisation’s spend
• Support development of  project strategies
• Develops, implements and maintains master data frameworks, guidelines, benchmarking tools and methodologies.
• Responsible for collating, updating and maintaining Procurement Operations master data.
• Provides master data advisory service to the Procurement fraternity.

Educational Requirements

• Degree in procurement, supply chain, project management or other business related field
• Business or Industrial /Engineering Degree preferred

Technical Knowledge / Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in Procurement
• Experience in Procure to Pay platforms such as ARIBA & SAP
• Has an experience in standard Problem Solving approach
• Strong inter-personal skill in multi-cultural environment
• Ability to analyse technical data, High numerical / statistically ability
• Fluent English is essential

Behavioural and Technical Skills / Competencies

• Logical and organised
• Proactive and dynamic – able to work under pressure
• Team spirit with strong communication and presentation skills
• Offers guidance and support to others when assistance is required
• Pursues achievement of goals with energy and enthusiasm
• Forward personality with common sense and resilience
• Desire to learn and develop

CLOSING DATE: 8 SEPTEMBER 2023