Job Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase in global trade, demand for (new) energy, and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

The Data Item Management Coordinator is responsible for maintaining, governing, and continuously improving item master data within the organization's ERP and related systems. The role ensures the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and quality of item data across multiple business units and supports procurement, fleet, marine, offshore, dredging, and project operations.

In addition to traditional master data management activities, the position plays a key role in driving digitalization, automation, and AI-enabled process improvements. The coordinator will support the development of data standards, naming conventions, intelligent search capabilities, data enrichment initiatives, and AI-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency and data quality.

The role acts as a central point of contact for item data governance, ERP master data support, reporting, process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives.

KEY TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Item Master Data Management

• Create, maintain, update, and manage item master data within ERP systems.
• Ensure item records are complete, accurate, standardized, and compliant with company data governance requirements.
• Validate item requests and verify technical information before creation or modification.
• Maintain item classification structures, naming conventions, and coding standards.
• Monitor and improve overall item data quality.
• Identify and eliminate duplicate, obsolete, and inconsistent item records.

AI, Automation & Digital Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve item data processes through AI and automation technologies.
• Utilize AI tools to assist with data cleansing, classification, enrichment, validation, and reporting activities.
• Develop and implement AI-assisted workflows for item creation and maintenance.
• Leverage AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, and similar tools to improve productivity and data quality.
• Participate in RPA and digital transformation projects related to procurement and master data management.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for process optimization.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Education / Certificates

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Management, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
2. Relevant certifications in Data Management, ERP Systems, Business Analysis, AI Applications, or Process Improvement are considered advantageous.

Experience

1. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Item Data Management, Master Data Management, Procurement Support, ERP Administration, or related functions.
2. Experience working with ERP systems such as Infor LN, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
3. Experience with data governance, data quality management, and data validation processes.
4. Experience supporting ERP users and business stakeholders.
5. Experience in maritime, dredging, offshore, logistics, engineering, or project environments is preferred.
6. Experience with AI tools and automation technologies is highly desirable.
7. Experience with data migration and system implementation projects is an advantage.
8. Microsoft Excel skills and ERP system knowledge.

Qualifications

What you can expect

• Career opportunities We challenge you every day to get better. Together, we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.
• Warm welcome We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!
• Career development Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.

Extra information

• Your team You will be part of the Procurement team.
• Where you will work You will work mainly from our Abu Dhabi office.
• Full-time/ part-time job The position of Data Item Management Coordinator-Procurement is a full-time job.
• Procedure Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information

Want to know more?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position, please contact Melisha Nazareth, Corporate Recruiter, via our career page.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and ask for such contributions.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way; at Boskalis, we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

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