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London / £480 - £540 day

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Salary
SALARY:

£480 - £540

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Contract

Data Steward - Commercial / Procurement (CONTRACT)
£480 - £550 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35)
TILL END OF 2026
1 DAYS IN LONDON/ FULLY REMOTE

Are you an experienced Data Steward with strong procurement domain knowledge and a passion for data quality and governance? A global organisation undergoing digital transformation is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Procurement Data & Analytics team. You will play a key role in driving data capability adoption, improving data quality, and embedding a data-driven culture across procurement functions.


THE COMPANY

This organisation is a global leader in its sector, known for innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to data-led decision-making. As part of a major digital transformation programme, the business is investing heavily in modernising its procurement and commercial operations. This role sits within the central Procurement Data & Analytics function and supports both regional and global teams.


THE ROLE

As a Data Steward - Commercial/Procurement, you will be responsible for overseeing procurement-related data assets, improving data quality, and ensuring adherence to data governance frameworks. You will work closely with data teams and business stakeholders to document data standards, resolve data quality issues, and promote consistent data practices across markets.

You'll help build the foundation for a smarter, more efficient procurement function by championing data literacy, supporting digital initiatives, and enabling accurate, actionable insights.


SPECIFIC DUTIES WILL INCLUDE

  • Defining and implementing data governance standards within the procurement function

  • Managing the lifecycle of procurement data, including creation, updates, and deletions

  • Collaborating with the analytics team to monitor, assess, and improve data quality

  • Maintaining a backlog of data quality issues and tracking resolution progress

  • Documenting data definitions, business rules, and quality metrics

  • Capturing and translating business data needs into technical requirements

  • Building strong relationships with procurement stakeholders across regions

  • Facilitating communication between technical and non-technical audiences to drive adoption of data tools and practices


YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal Data Steward will have:

  • Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial functions

  • Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data stewardship principles

  • Ability to capture and document business requirements related to data

  • Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Strong analytical mindset with a detail-oriented approach

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with BI/reporting tools or cloud data platforms is a plus

  • Experience working in a matrix organisation with cross-functional teams

  • A passion for promoting data literacy and continuous improvement


THE BENEFITS

  • Competitive daily rate of £480 - £550 per day (Inside IR35)

  • Initial contract till end of 2026

  • Fully remote for UK based candidates

  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of procurement and digital transformation

  • Influence key data and analytics initiatives within a high-impact programme


HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV via the Apply link on this page or by emailing

CONTACT

Kamil Klimek

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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