Data Item Management Coordinator-Procurement

Role overview

The Data Item Management Coordinator supports the governance and ongoing enhancement of item master data across the company’s ERP and connected systems. The position focuses on keeping item information accurate, complete, standardized, and consistent for use across procurement, fleet, marine, offshore, dredging, and project activities.

Beyond core master data work, this role also contributes to digitalization efforts, process automation, and AI-supported improvements. It helps shape data standards, naming rules, smart search functionality, enrichment initiatives, and AI-based solutions that raise efficiency and improve data quality.

Serving as a key contact for item data governance, ERP master data support, reporting, process improvement, and digital transformation, the coordinator helps ensure item data can be relied on across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, revise, and administer item master records in ERP platforms.
• Make sure item data follows governance rules and remains complete, accurate, and standardized.
• Review item requests and confirm technical details before creating or changing records.
• Manage item classification frameworks, naming standards, and coding rules.
• Track item data quality and drive continuous improvement.
• Spot and remove duplicate, outdated, or conflicting item records.
• Look for opportunities to improve item-data workflows with AI and automation.
• Use AI tools for cleansing, classification, enrichment, validation, and reporting support.
• Build and support AI-assisted processes for item creation and ongoing maintenance.
• Apply tools such as Microsoft Copilot and similar technologies to boost productivity and data quality.
• Contribute to RPA and digital transformation initiatives tied to procurement and master data.
• Assess new technologies and suggest practical solutions for process optimization.

Required background

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Management, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is needed. Professional certifications in Data Management, ERP Systems, Business Analysis, AI Applications, or Process Improvement are a plus.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of experience in item data management, master data management, procurement support, ERP administration, or similar work. Hands-on exposure to ERP platforms such as Infor LN, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable systems is expected. Experience with data governance, data quality, data validation, and user/stakeholder support is important. Background in maritime, dredging, offshore, logistics, engineering, or project environments is preferred. Experience using AI tools, automation technologies, data migration, and system implementation projects is advantageous. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and solid ERP knowledge are also required.

Additional information

You will be part of the Procurement team and will mainly work from the Abu Dhabi office.

This role is a full-time position, even though the source listing mentions part-time/onsite in the header.

Hiring steps are handled online or in the office, and the process includes an application review followed by interviews. If both sides are a strong fit, an offer is extended.

About the employer

The company works on creating new horizons and sustainable solutions in a world shaped by population growth, expanding global trade, rising energy demand, and climate change. The environment is international and diverse, with a focus on complex infrastructural and marine projects, professional growth, and long-term career development.

Important notice

The organization states that it never asks for financial contributions for visas or other job-related documents. Candidates should be cautious of anyone falsely claiming to represent the company and requesting such payments.

The company also clarifies that it manages recruitment directly and does not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies; any such submission is treated as a direct application.

What you can expect

• Opportunities to grow through challenging work and ongoing career development.
• A welcoming onboarding experience designed to help new joiners settle in quickly.
• Access to learning and development through online courses and the company academy.