SC S4 Data Readiness Analyst - Contract

SC S4 Data Readiness Analyst - Contract Location: SHELL CENTRE – CHENNAI , India Job Family Group: Contracting and Procurement Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: May 12, 2026 Business Unit: Projects and Technology Experience Level: Early Careers Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Data Readiness / Master Data Lead to support large-scale SAP S4/HANA deployments across global assets. This role focuses on data cleansing, data preparation, enrichment, and governance of Service Master, Vendor Master, and Contract Master data to enable compliant, efficient end-to-end procurement across the supply chain value chain. The role is suitable for candidates from diverse industries such as Manufacturing, Chemicals, Pharma, FMCG, Engineering Services, Infrastructure, Utilities, and Energy. What’s the role? Key Responsibilities Lead and execute data cleansing, harmonisation, enrichment, and validation activities for Service, Vendor, and Contract master data as part of SAP ERP legacy to S4/HANA migration programs. Manage end-to-end master data lifecycle: creation, maintenance, quality checks, governance, and readiness for cutover. Translate procurement and supply chain business requirements into fit-for-purpose master data structures that enable sourcing, contracting, purchasing, invoicing, and compliance. Collaborate with Procurement, Contracting, Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, and System Integrators to ensure data accuracy and business usability. Apply a process-driven and data-centric mindset to identify how master data enables spend control, supplier performance, compliance, and operational execution. Support project governance including scope clarity, milestone tracking, issue and risk management, and stakeholder communication. Ensure adherence to Data Quality Standards (DQS), validation rules, naming conventions, taxonomies, and reference data models. Identify data risks, dependencies, and gaps; proactively mitigate issues impacting procurement or contract execution. Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as data deduplication, standardisation, root cause analysis of defects, and process simplification. What we need from you Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, or equivalent. Industry experience beyond Oil & Gas is strongly encouraged (Manufacturing, FMCG, Pharma, Chemicals, Utilities, Infrastructure). 4–8 years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Migration, or Data Readiness roles supporting ERP / SAP programs. Hands-on experience with Vendor Master, Service Master / Service Catalogs, and Contract / Pricing master data. Strong understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. Experience in SAP ERP and/or SAP S4/HANA; exposure to MDG, data migration tools, or data governance frameworks is an advantage. Proven experience working in transformation programs, ERP rollouts, or system migrations. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to manage large datasets. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in global, cross-functional environments. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under tight timelines. What This Role Offers Opportunity to work on a once-in-a-generation S/4HANA transformation program. High learning exposure across procurement, supply chain, and enterprise data domains. Performance visibility with senior stakeholders and potential for repeat engagements. Dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment. - What we offer You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together. Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead. Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices. Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise. Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself. Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working. Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world. Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents. Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams. Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes. We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here. Who We Are Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 103,000 people and with operations in more than 70 countries. 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