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Data, Process & Governance Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 1 - 1 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stevenage

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Data, Process & Governance Manager

Location: (Hybrid) - Kings Court, London Road, Stevenage, SG1 2NG

Salary: Competitive salary

Working hours: 40 hours per week – (Monday – Friday)

We are looking for a Data, Process & Governance Manager to support our global transformation and help strengthen Supply Management processes, data quality and governance. This role focuses on improving how our Source‑to‑Pay processes work in practice, ensuring consistency, control and reliable information for decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities:

Improve and stabilise Supply Management processes, especially onboarding, contracting, governance and risk.
Ensure teams use existing systems and tools effectively, helping them follow processes and capture accurate data.
Act as data steward for supplier and contract data, improving data quality, controls and usability.
Support global and regional teams by aligning local needs with wider business direction.
Promote a practical, process‑driven and data‑aware culture focused on reducing risk and preparing for future ERP requirements.
Represent Supply Management on the UK Risk Committee and act as the main point of contact for governance matters.
Lead and support the Data and Governance teams, ensuring clear roles, strong performance and readiness for change.
Manage the end‑to‑end governance framework across sourcing, contracting, risk and vendor management.
Ensure vendor governance processes are fit for purpose and support business needs.
Manage the risk profile of the vendor database and support internal audit requirements.Requirements:

Experience in supplier governance, onboarding, contract management or related Supply Management functions
Good working knowledge of data quality, controls and governance in an operational environment
Experience improving processes and ways of working within existing systems and constraints
Comfortable working in a matrix environment with regional and global stakeholders
Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and competing priorities
Experience working with IT and system owners to improve data quality and process outcomes
Strong people leadership skills in operational teams
Clear communicator with the ability to influence and explain complex issues simply
Organised, pragmatic and able to operate calmly in high‑noise environments
Detail‑focused, outcome‑oriented and comfortable balancing risk, delivery and change
Fluent Wow in English; additional languages a plus but not essentialBusiness Support/Tech&Services

Sodexo’s Business Support segment sits at the heart of our organisation, providing the essential services that keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently.As a central function, Business Support brings together a diverse range of specialist teams - including our technology and digital services - to deliver the systems, processes and expertise that enable Sodexo to thrive.

From driving innovation to ensuring seamless administrative, commercial and operational support, the Business Support segment plays a critical role in strengthening performance across all parts of the business.Joining this segment means becoming part of a collaborative, solutions‑focused environment where your work directly contributes to the success of our people, our clients and the communities we serve.

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About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job

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