Procurement Data Manager / Analyst (A)

Bosshard & Partner AG seeks a Procurement Data Manager/Analyst in Zürich to lead Source-to-Pay transformation and govern procurement data standards within SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba.

The company is undertaking a global Source-to-Pay transformation and requires a specialist to design, implement, and govern procurement data standards. This role focuses on establishing robust master data governance and enabling accurate spend reporting across SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine procurement data standards, governance frameworks, and quality control measures.
• Define and maintain master data structures and governance protocols within SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba.
• Standardize data collection processes for supplier, engagement, and commercial information.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across procurement master data and transactional objects.
• Implement data ownership, stewardship principles, and governance processes.
• Plan, implement, and maintain addressable spend reporting and procurement analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with business requirements.
• Support data migration, validation, documentation, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Degree in Information Management, Business Informatics, Data Science, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in procurement data management, master data governance, and data quality management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP Ariba.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, data governance, metadata management, and system integrations.
• Experience implementing data standards, governance frameworks, and quality controls.
• Fluent English is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of procurement reporting, spend analytics, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience working in regulated industries, preferably within financial services.
• Relevant certifications such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, DAMA/CDMP, or comparable qualifications.
• German language skills are considered a plus.