Analyst Procurement Master Data – 1 Position at Kilombero Sugar Company Ltd | June 2024
Job Description
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will manage the creation and codification of new Master Data according to market related standards and templates, regularly cleanse existing Master Data to maintain integrity of ontology and to ensure relevance to market related standards as well as to drive the use of Master Data for purchasing as an enabler to support Group Procurement strategy.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintains Master Data on an on-going basis to support the Purchasing Function in accordance with the Group Procurement Strategy i.e. ensures no duplicates and no remapped MIDs exist in an active state for more than 2 weeks.
• Develops, implements and maintains a standardized/structured naming convention for Master Data that conforms to industry best practices and market related standards. This will require engagement with SMEs as well as extensive commodity-based research.
• Manages the creation of new MIDs and requests for corrections to existing MID’s (within agreed SLAs) from Category Leads and/or Operations to the Group Catalogue in accordance with agreed structured formats for naming. This includes the understanding & application of classifications/grouping within the Group Catalogue and the management & correction of Master Data related parameters.
• Enhances Master Data clarity and integrity through effective & efficient service delivery and resolution of issues affecting realization of the overall Procurement Strategy.
• Carries out Change Management activities with all stakeholders and end users on the addition of MIDs and SIDs as well as the roll of the new Master Data Management Systems i.e. Online MID Application System.
• Develops & implements strategy to improve Master Data maintenance & cleansing.
• Provides adhoc training to all end users on the use and search functionality of the Group Catalogue & related screens.
• Ensures the Master Data Management (MDM) processes are in place and are optimized. • Identifies potential for Master Data creation from the analysis of direct spend in collaboration with Category Leads/Operations e.g. Off Crop Direct Spend Analysis
• Ensures the timeous capture/uploading of Transport Rate Factors, whilst spot checking for duplications & invalid estimates
• Develops & maintains weekly reports on pending MID applications – to be shared with Group Inventory team; this includes the creation of new MIDs from applications received manually and via the Online MID Application System
Job Qualification and Experience
• Bachelors degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or any other related field.
• 3 years experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large volumes of data.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Inventory Technology Systems.
• Working experience on SAP will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of engineering equipment and spares.
Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Fixed Term Contract of 2 years.
All interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 21st June 2024. Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
