Material Master Data Lead

Who We Are?

Tüpraş is Türkiye’s leading energy producer and largest industrial company. With its four refineries located in İzmit, İzmir, Kırıkkale and Batman totalling to 30 million tons of annual crude oil processing capacity, Tüpraş is the 7th largest refining company in Europe. It is also one of the most complex refining companies in the Mediterranean basin. In addition to refining, Tüpraş operates with its subsidiaries, (OPET) focusing on fuel retail, (Ditaş Denizcilik) marine transportation, (Körfez Ulaştırma) railway transportation (Tüpraş Trading Ltd) crude oil and oil products trading and (Entek Elektrik) electricity generation.

In 2021 The company launched its Strategic Transition Plan alongside its goal to become Carbon Neutral by 2050. In 2022, Tüpraş established its corporate venture capital arm, Tüpraş Ventures to invest in, partner with and support technology startups in its strategic focus areas, as well as energy transition solutions. (For further information on Tüpraş Strategic Transition Plan and focus business areas: Strategy - Tüpraş (tupras.com.tr)

What Does a Material Master Data Lead Do at Tüpraş?

As part of the Master Data Management organization, the Material Master Data Lead plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and sustainability of material master data across the company. The role contributes to inventory management excellence by establishing data governance practices, maintaining high-quality master data standards, and supporting business-critical processes through reliable and well-structured data.

The position collaborates closely with multiple stakeholders including Maintenance & Reliability, Process, Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Customs teams to ensure material data is managed effectively throughout its lifecycle.

We are united by our shared goals and a commitment to safety and agility, built on mutual trust, respect, and understanding. We take initiative and responsibility to deliver holistic solutions.

We work collaboratively, embrace agile working culture, and focus on innovation and the future. Through open dialogue, we continuously improve ourselves and our work.

What You Will Do?

• Manage material master data processes through SAP MDG and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of material records.
• Create, maintain, and update material master data in line with business requirements and established standards.
• Develop and implement material master data policies, standards, and governance practices.
• Monitor and improve data quality across material master data domains.
• Lead initiatives related to material classification, standardization, harmonization, and data cleansing.
• Identify data quality gaps and drive corrective actions to improve data reliability.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand operational requirements and establish sustainable master data structures.
• Support inventory management processes by ensuring the availability of accurate and reliable material data.
• Contribute to process improvement, system enhancement, and digitalization initiatives related to master data management.
• Work closely with Maintenance & Reliability teams to support equipment and spare parts data management processes.
• Ensure alignment of material master data with procurement, logistics, and operational processes.
• Contribute to the development of a sustainable data governance culture across the organization.

What We Look For?

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Master Data Management, Material Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory Management, or related fields.
• Experience working with SAP environments, preferably SAP MDG and material master data processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management and material lifecycle management processes.
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and master data management principles.
• Experience in developing data standards, policies, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and business teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and agile work environment.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on data accuracy and quality.

What’s In It For You?

• Trainings for technical and behavioral development under the leadership of Tüpraş Academy,
• Koç Academy training and development programs,
• Opportunity for rotation within Tüpraş and other Koç Group companies,
• Koç Ailem: Opportunity to benefit from a special privilege platform for Koç employees,
• Opportunities to take part in future-oriented work such as initiatives and innovation projects developed with agile approaches,
• Employee experience practices that focus on continuous improvement,

The only criterion evaluated in recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.