As part of a newly established, center-led strategy and our global SAP S/4HANA transformation, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Procurement Master Data Governance. In this newly created role, you will build and lead a team responsible for vendor master data governance across Global Indirect Procurement. You will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing data governance policies and processes, ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and security of critical vendor and financial data within SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, and related systems. Reporting in a matrix structure to the global data governance leadership, you will collaborate closely with procurement, finance, supply chain, and IT stakeholders. Your Responsibilities Develop and implement global data governance frameworks, policies, and processes for vendor master data Ensure data quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance across systems (SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, ServiceNow, Instore) Lead a growing team of at least four data professionals, supporting recruitment, performance, and development Support ERP transformation by harmonizing vendor data and aligning processes with future-state requirements Partner with global peers in data stewardship (customer, material, inventory domains) to drive alignment Oversee audit readiness, access control, data integrity, and issue resolution Contribute to digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives Drive change management, end-user training, and adoption of new tools and standards Act as main point of contact for procurement MDG topics, providing updates, insights, and recommendations to leadership Your Profile University degree in Information Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred) 7–10 years of experience in data management, ideally within global procurement, finance, or shared services Expertise in ERP systems and vendor master data (SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, P2P lifecycle, TPRM frameworks) Proven leadership experience, including team building and cross-functional collaboration Strong understanding of ISO and data governance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, 9001, 38505-1) Certifications such as CIMP, CDMP, or ISO Lead Implementer/Auditor are a plus Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to translate complex data concepts for diverse audiences Experience with process transformation and global data strategy implementation is highly desirable Mindesteingruppierung/Minimum Grading: AT