Product Data Lead

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Product Data Lead to join their Procurement team. This is a key role responsible for owning, shaping, and governing the end-to-end product data lifecycle across the business. You will act as the central authority for product data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and optimisation to support multiple business functions including sales, marketing, supply chain, and operations.

About the Company

Our client is a fast-paced, forward-thinking provider of product solutions, delivering high-quality services globally.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Ownership of Product Data

• Define and maintain product data strategy, standards, templates, and governance
• Design and optimise product information architecture across ERP and PIM systems
• Manage the full product data lifecycle, from creation and enrichment to maintenance and retirement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Category Managers to ensure accurate and effective product data structures
• Work closely with Procurement on product onboarding, pricing updates, and supplier data
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to support stock management, ordering, and product structures

Systems Ownership (ERP & PIM)

• Act as the functional lead for product data within ERP and PIM systems (e.g. Perfion)
• Oversee integration and data flow between systems
• Drive system improvements, upgrades, and process enhancements

Operational Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Ensure accuracy of product setup including new items, updates, and discontinued lines
• Maintain completeness and quality of product data
• Monitor workloads, turnaround times, and SLA performance
• Implement best practices and process automation where possible

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in product data management, PIM, or master data
• Strong understanding of product data lifecycles and governance
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/CRM and PIM systems
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to define processes and drive continuous improvement
• Ideally from an FMCG, wholesale, or distribution background

What’s in it for you

• Modern open-plan office environment
• Monthly profit share bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Free lunch every Friday
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Holiday buy-back scheme
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Regular social events and perks