What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Vendor Master Data position at Saint-Gobain High Performance Solutions - Life Sciences, Composites & Mobility?
As the Manager of Vendor Master Data, you will be at the forefront of transforming our vendor data management processes. You will oversee the maintenance and governance of vendor master data for business units served by our Shared Service Center (SSC), ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Your role will involve collaborating with various business units to periodically cleanse and update master data, driving a culture of data excellence.
- A change agent actively anticipating business changes, equipping the P2P team to effectively navigate and support those changes while maintaining best-in-class performance and employee engagement
- Leads design, implementation, and oversight of data quality measures to ensure master data health across Invoice to Pay and Purchasing
- Analyze metrics for trends, risks, and issues related to overall data governance framework and ensures KPIs and reporting are aligned with current and future business goals and strategy.
- Manage Service Provider to ensure adherence to MSAs / SOWs by reviewing Service Provider performance reporting. Work with Service Provider and Performance Management team to address gaps in service.
- Maintain effective working relationships on a foundation of trust with cross functional business leaders, stakeholders, end users, and partners to integrate programs into overall strategic objectives aligned with vendor information data policies and processes.
- Assist SSC Management and Service Provider with evaluating internal controls, updating established procedures and developing new procedures. Periodically assist in specific customer projects, such as integrating new acquisitions into the SSC master data maintenance function.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts by making recommendations for relevant data initiatives, benchmarking, tools, and methodologies and executing key process improvement activities. Stays updated on current trends and industry best practices for data management and data governance
- This position is required to work at our Malvern, PA office two days per week
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the required field
- 7-10 years of professional experience in Finance or Purchasing with 5 years in master data management
- Experience with ERP platforms (SAP, QAD) and Microsoft Office tools
- Process improvement expertise (Six Sigma, Lean); certification preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Leadership and team development skills
- Self-starter with initiative and independence
- Ability to solve complex and make data-driven decisions
- Team player with a customer-centric attitude
- Proficient in communication and presentation at all levels of the organization
- Experience in large, complex organizations
- Experience with outsourced service providers
- Virtual leadership and communication skills
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