Vendor Data Manager
Role Overview: The Vendor Data Manager is a strategic and cross‑functional leader, responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of product data within Softcat from its acquisition to its eventual deletion, ensuring integrity, security and accessibility of vendor data.
* Working with the Head of Business Partnering to develop a clear roadmap for data products aligned with business goals and user needs.
* Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for improving Softcat’s vendor data.
* Master Data Management (MDM): Maintain a single, consistent and accurate source of truth for Softcat’s critical vendor data across all systems.
* Data Quality Management: Implement rules and processes to cleanse, validate and monitor data quality ensuring it remains accurate, complete, consistent and timely.
* Implement and manage security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access, breaches and cyberattacks, ensuring policies such as ROPA are followed.
* Work with the data leadership team to create and maintain a comprehensive data strategy for vendor data aligning with Softcat’s business goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Strong understanding of data analytics, data engineering and machine learning concepts.
* Solid knowledge of data governance, data quality, data integration and ETL processes.
* Experience with data security and compliance principles.
* Knowledge of MS Purview, CluedIn and PowerBI is beneficial.
* Familiarity with agile methodologies, product road‑mapping and user‑centred design.
* Experience managing data‑centric products or platforms.
* Problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills.
* Knowledge of Softcat’s vendor landscape or similar context advantageous.
* Strong project management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Benefits – Flexible Working
* Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
* Flexible hours: flex your start and finish times.
* Flexibility around school pick‑up and drop‑offs.
All applicants are equal opportunity employers. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Any information you share will be treated confidentially.
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