
Supply Chain Master Data Lead
at Glencore
Posted 6 days ago
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- Compensation
- Not specified ZAR
- City
- Not specified
- Country
- South Africa
Currency: ZAR
This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive materials master data governance framework across Glencore Copper department's global operations. The role supports data quality initiatives and standards, working closely with regional supply chain teams and IS. The successful implementation of master data governance processes is crucial for our S2C system, Coupa, and other supply chain systems. The role also requires strong stakeholder collaboration, training, and coaching to ensure data standards are adopted and maintained across the organization.
- Full time
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive materials master data governance framework across all regions of the Copper Department. The role supports the business with data quality initiatives and standards, working closely with regional supply chain teams and IS. The successful implementation of master data governance processes is crucial for our S2C system, Coupa, and other supply chain systems. The role requires strong collaboration with stakeholders to ensure data standards are adopted and maintained across the organization.
OBJECTIVES:
Lead the development and implementation of a robust materials master data governance framework across the Glencore Copper department's global operations.
Ensure that each region understands and applies the adopted standards.
Establish and maintain data standards, policies, and procedures for both active and passive governance to ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity throughout the supply chain.
Drive data-driven decision making by ensuring material master data is accurate, complete, timely, and aligned with business objectives.
Leverage advanced data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement, enabling better operational and strategic decisions.
Guide the business and other stakeholders, including the regions, in complying with the established standards through training and coaching.
Evaluate the quality of master data across regions and propose improvements to drive compliance.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
Head of Finance
Head of Information Systems
Regional CFOs and related positions
Regional Leads of Supply Chain and related positions
Regional and site cataloguing and master data Teams
Inventory and Warehouse Management Teams
External
SAP and Coupa Representatives
Implementation Partner Representatives
Master Data Management Solution Providers
Industry Standards Organizations
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Industrial, Commercial Engineering, Information Systems, or similar
Advanced knowledge of SAP S4/HANA and Master Data Management modules
General knowledge of E-Procurement Systems, preferably Coupa Source to Pay
Experience with Material Master Data governance tools and frameworks
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Global, cross-cultural work experience
Oral and written proficiency in English (Spanish/French advantageous)
EXPERIENCE:
7+ years of experience in master data management or data governance in mining or industrial sectors
Strong understanding of materials master data structures, hierarchies, taxonomies, and codification standards (ECCMA, UNSPSC)
Experience implementing and managing master data governance frameworks (active and passive governance)
Proven experience with data quality management, including cleansing, enrichment, and standardization
Experience with SAP S4/HANA Materials Management and related master data management tools
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data requirements into practical governance solutions
Excellent stakeholder management and influence across organizational boundaries
Strong project management skills in implementing data governance initiatives
Ability to develop and deliver training on data governance principles
Experience leveraging data analytics to generate actionable insights for decision-making and process improvement
Please apply on the Careers Portal: Applications Close:
https://www.glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities 20 February 2026
This vacancy will be filled in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Glencore. By applying for this position, you consent to Glencore collecting, storing, using, destroying, and processing in any other manner personal information for purposes of attending to this advertisement, and/ or all matters relating thereto, including the disclosure to third parties of such personal information for purposes of confirming such personal information. In the event you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. The CVs of unsuccessful candidates will not be returned.
Who we are
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.
With over 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.
Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.
Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. We believe that we should take a holistic approach and have considered our commitment through the lens of our global industrial emissions. Against a restated 2019 baseline, we are targeting to reduce our Scope 1, 2 and 3 industrial emissions by 15% by the end of 2026, 25% by the end of 2030, 50% by the end of 2035 and we have an ambition to achieve net zero industrial emissions by the end of 2050, subject to a supportive policy environment. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan and the About our emissions calculation and reporting section in our 2023 Annual Report, available on our website at glencore.com/publications.
Note*: All applications will be subject to potential background checks. You will be informed if this will be the case. Further information about the processing of your personal data will be made available during the application process. We'll seek your explicit consent prior to processing the data.
Supply Chain Master Data Lead
at Glencore

Supply Chain Master Data Lead
at Glencore
Posted 6 days ago
No clicks
- Compensation
- Not specified ZAR
- City
- Not specified
- Country
- South Africa
Currency: ZAR
This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive materials master data governance framework across Glencore Copper department's global operations. The role supports data quality initiatives and standards, working closely with regional supply chain teams and IS. The successful implementation of master data governance processes is crucial for our S2C system, Coupa, and other supply chain systems. The role also requires strong stakeholder collaboration, training, and coaching to ensure data standards are adopted and maintained across the organization.
- Full time
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive materials master data governance framework across all regions of the Copper Department. The role supports the business with data quality initiatives and standards, working closely with regional supply chain teams and IS. The successful implementation of master data governance processes is crucial for our S2C system, Coupa, and other supply chain systems. The role requires strong collaboration with stakeholders to ensure data standards are adopted and maintained across the organization.
OBJECTIVES:
Lead the development and implementation of a robust materials master data governance framework across the Glencore Copper department's global operations.
Ensure that each region understands and applies the adopted standards.
Establish and maintain data standards, policies, and procedures for both active and passive governance to ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity throughout the supply chain.
Drive data-driven decision making by ensuring material master data is accurate, complete, timely, and aligned with business objectives.
Leverage advanced data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement, enabling better operational and strategic decisions.
Guide the business and other stakeholders, including the regions, in complying with the established standards through training and coaching.
Evaluate the quality of master data across regions and propose improvements to drive compliance.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
Head of Finance
Head of Information Systems
Regional CFOs and related positions
Regional Leads of Supply Chain and related positions
Regional and site cataloguing and master data Teams
Inventory and Warehouse Management Teams
External
SAP and Coupa Representatives
Implementation Partner Representatives
Master Data Management Solution Providers
Industry Standards Organizations
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Industrial, Commercial Engineering, Information Systems, or similar
Advanced knowledge of SAP S4/HANA and Master Data Management modules
General knowledge of E-Procurement Systems, preferably Coupa Source to Pay
Experience with Material Master Data governance tools and frameworks
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Global, cross-cultural work experience
Oral and written proficiency in English (Spanish/French advantageous)
EXPERIENCE:
7+ years of experience in master data management or data governance in mining or industrial sectors
Strong understanding of materials master data structures, hierarchies, taxonomies, and codification standards (ECCMA, UNSPSC)
Experience implementing and managing master data governance frameworks (active and passive governance)
Proven experience with data quality management, including cleansing, enrichment, and standardization
Experience with SAP S4/HANA Materials Management and related master data management tools
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data requirements into practical governance solutions
Excellent stakeholder management and influence across organizational boundaries
Strong project management skills in implementing data governance initiatives
Ability to develop and deliver training on data governance principles
Experience leveraging data analytics to generate actionable insights for decision-making and process improvement
Please apply on the Careers Portal: Applications Close:
https://www.glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities 20 February 2026
This vacancy will be filled in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Glencore. By applying for this position, you consent to Glencore collecting, storing, using, destroying, and processing in any other manner personal information for purposes of attending to this advertisement, and/ or all matters relating thereto, including the disclosure to third parties of such personal information for purposes of confirming such personal information. In the event you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. The CVs of unsuccessful candidates will not be returned.
Who we are
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.
With over 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.
Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.
Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. We believe that we should take a holistic approach and have considered our commitment through the lens of our global industrial emissions. Against a restated 2019 baseline, we are targeting to reduce our Scope 1, 2 and 3 industrial emissions by 15% by the end of 2026, 25% by the end of 2030, 50% by the end of 2035 and we have an ambition to achieve net zero industrial emissions by the end of 2050, subject to a supportive policy environment. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan and the About our emissions calculation and reporting section in our 2023 Annual Report, available on our website at glencore.com/publications.
Note*: All applications will be subject to potential background checks. You will be informed if this will be the case. Further information about the processing of your personal data will be made available during the application process. We'll seek your explicit consent prior to processing the data.
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