Vendor Master Data Management Analyst

• To facilitate this transformation, a new Business Operations Business Unit is being established, bringing together existing business service activities, and driving further expansion of centralized services at scale into a global unit, with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity
• This new Business Unit will enable the delivery of best-in-class business support capabilities across the organization, incorporating and engaging disparate teams from across areas such as R&D, M&S, the Corporate Functions and GBUs into new global Service Delivery Towers with initial services spanning Commercial, Finance, Procurement and People & Culture
• Reporting to the Head of S2P Delivery, the Vendor Master Data Management Analyst plays a critical role in driving the effective management and governance of vendor master data ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and efficiency within the source-to-pay process

Responsibilities

• Data Governance: Following the Core model, maintain robust processes for the governance and integrity of vendor master data
• Data Quality Management: Monitor and enhance data quality, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information in the vendor master database
• Vendor Onboarding & Modification: Collaborate with business and procurement teams to facilitate the onboarding & modification of new vendors, ensuring completeness and accuracy of data
• Ensure awareness of Business functions of processes for Vendor Creation/modification
• Compliance: Enforce compliance with data standards, policies, and regulations related to vendor master data management
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency gains in vendor master data management and feedback to Business process owner
• Reporting: Generate regular reports on the status and quality of vendor master data, providing insights to relevant stakeholders
• Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve vendor creation/modification and vendor data-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address root causes
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, finance, and IT teams to ensure alignment to Core vendor master data processes and broader organizational objectives

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree in business, Finance, Data Management, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in data management, vendor master data, or a similar role
• Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices
• Proficient in data management tools and systems
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data quality
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across functional areas
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Preferred: Familiarity with procurement processes and source-to-pay operations
• Experience with data management platforms and technologies.