Data Item Management Coordinator - Procurement

About Boskalis and Role Overview

Boskalis offers opportunities to shape innovative and sustainable solutions addressing global challenges such as population growth, energy demands, climate change, and expanding trade. Joining Boskalis means becoming part of a multicultural team of professionals committed to expanding personal and organizational horizons.

The Data Item Management Coordinator is entrusted with overseeing, maintaining, and enhancing item master data quality within the ERP and related systems. This role ensures consistent, accurate, and comprehensive item data across procurement, fleet, offshore, marine, dredging, and project sectors and actively supports digital transformation by integrating AI and automation into data handling processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain item master data accurately in ERP platforms.
• Ensure item data complies with governance policies, including standardization of naming, classification, and coding schemes.
• Validate and confirm technical details before launching or modifying item records.
• Continuously monitor and enhance data quality, removing duplicates and outdated records.
• Drive initiatives leveraging AI tools for data cleansing, validation, enrichment, and reporting to boost efficiency and precision.
• Develop AI-assisted workflows and participate in robotic process automation (RPA) and other digital transformation efforts within procurement and master data management.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies for optimizing item data processes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Management, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Certifications related to Data Management, ERP Systems, Business Analysis, AI applications, or Process Improvement are favorable.
• Between 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in item data management, master data management, procurement support, ERP administration, or comparable roles.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems like Infor LN, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Proven skills in data governance, quality control, data validation, and supporting ERP users/business teams.
• Experience within maritime, dredging, offshore, logistics, engineering, or project environments is a plus.
• Familiarity and experience in AI-driven tools and automation technologies highly desired.
• Experience with data migration and system implementations is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP system functionalities.

Additional Information

• Join the Procurement team primarily located at the Abu Dhabi office.
• This is a full-time position.
• Boskalis provides on-boarding support and extensive career development including online training resources.
• The recruitment process includes online or office interviews followed by an offer if both parties agree.
• Boskalis disclaims any requests for financial contributions related to employment; beware of fraudulent solicitations.
• Recruitment agencies are not accepted; all candidates should apply directly.