Data Manager, Sr.

Description

• Drive continuous improvement by defining and translating Procurement process needs into clear data and integration requirements, ensuring IT delivers solutions aligned with business objectives and Procurement’s “single source of truth.
• Document, standardize, and produce scalable, highly replicable Procurement data and AI-orchestration frameworks that expand business value, enable other functions to adopt proven patterns, and ensure solutions remain repeatable and enterprise-ready
• Elevate culture and people by mentoring junior engineers and promoting data engineering best practices within the team to foster professional growth and technical excellence.
• Adhere to safety standards to protect personal safety, company assets, employees, and the public.
• Be a catalyst for success by enabling AI agentic orchestration and metrics reporting; shaping datasets and logic, organizing structured and unstructured information into well-mapped, tech-friendly formats that power automated workflows and agentic ecosystems.
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with senior leaders, customers, and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by partnering with IT, SMEs, and technical teams to validate and refine data outputs; ensuring accuracy, consistency, lineage, and enterprise usability before they move into operational use.
• Manage data lakes, Data extraction using API connections, Job configurations and workflow schedules.
• Promote safety and quality in the design and execution of the data-lake architecture by defining data models, structures, and governance rules while coordinating with other functions for delivery.
• Elevate culture and people by serving as a key contributor and promoter of data governance, compliance, and audit-ready documentation across Procurement and adjacent functions, ensuring all data automation workstreams, performance indicators, and AI solutions adhere to established standards.
• Expand business value by enabling process enhancements, identifying inefficiencies and automation opportunities across Procurement and adjacent functions, producing business-oriented solution designs.

Requirements

• Excellent project coordination, stakeholder influence, and enterprise adoption skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
• Certifications in data, ETL, analytics, or reporting technologies are highly preferred (PowerBi, Tableu, Google Data Studio)
• Speak clearly and listen attentively in person and by telephone.
• Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a data professional or business analyst fully integrated into Procurement or adjacent functions, combining strong technical capability with practical understanding of procurement operations.
• Expertise in Cloud and Analytics: Experience with OCI, AWS (Datanet, Cradle, Work-Bench), GCP; tools like Oracle Analytics, Tableau, Power BI, PowerApps.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex data and technical concepts into business impact.
• Experience working in Procurement alongside buyers and sourcing teams, with strong familiarity of the end-to-end purchasing process.
• Experience with procurement reporting practices, including savings initiatives, CAPEX and OPEX reporting, and related performance tracking.
• Adaptable and collaborative mindset, comfortable evaluating and championing emerging AI and automation technologies.
• AWS/GCP data certifications, CISA/CISM (for compliance emphasis)
• Demonstrated track record in ERP integrations, large scale ETL initiatives, data warehouse design, or cloud native data architectures.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• AI or Applied Data Science
• Familiarity with procurement policies, audit procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively through email.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or a related discipline.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Architect/Data Engineer
• Hands-on experience in Accounts Payable processes, including payment reconciliation and three-way match within the R2P cycle.
• Standard office/remote work environment. Occasional travel may be required for vendor or site visits (if applicable).
• Expertise in Oracle Integration Cloud, ODI, Golden-Gate, Apache Airflow, Informatica, DBT, Alteryx
• Oracle Integration Cloud Specialist
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Strong analytical mindset and focus on ROI-driven outcomes.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Proficient in procurement platforms such as Ivalua, Ariba, SAP, and Cirtuo, with a strong understanding of key procurement performance indicators including Compliance Rate, Purchase Order Accuracy, Defect Rate, Inventory Aging, Turnover Ratio, Lead Times, Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) Cycle Time, Cost Reduction, Cost Avoidance, and Spend Under Management.
• Knowledge of coding and data transformation languages such as Python, SQL, JSON, M-Code, PowerQuery, and DAX is required.
• Understanding and exposure to AI technologies, with familiarity of the AI orchestration landscape and hands-on experience interacting with AI-driven workflows.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and consistently high performance.

Benefits

• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance