Description
The Vendor Centralization Team Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of vendor master data activities within the Source to Pay environment.
This role supports vendor creation, extension, maintenance, and issue resolution activities in accordance with established procedures, service level expectations, and global governance requirements.
The analyst plays an important role in maintaining data quality, supporting operational continuity, and ensuring that vendor-related requests are processed accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute vendor master data collection, setup, review, extension, and maintenance activities in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain and manage operational work queues for vendor-related requests.
- Complete assigned tasks within defined SLA targets.
- Coordinate issue resolution and queue management within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reduce cycle time, and support more efficient vendor master data processes.
- Work closely with the Master Data team and proactively provide support and back-up within the Vendor Centralization Team.
- Ensure application of global master data standards, governance principles, and business-specific requirements in all vendor-related activities.
Qualifications
- Higher education preferred.
- Preferred experience in Global Shared Services, shared operations, or data maintenance environments.
- Experience in vendor master data, procurement support, Source to Pay operations, or similar administrative/process-oriented roles is preferred.
- Basic understanding of Source to Pay processes and vendor master data requirements is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a high-volume operational environment.
- Ability to manage priorities effectively, follow procedures consistently, and work collaboratively within a team setting.
Key Competencies
- Vendor master data administration
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Process discipline
- Queue and task management
- Customer service orientation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem identification and follow-up
- Organization and time management
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ethical and compliant work practices
- Basic SAP or ERP system knowledge
- Excel proficiency
- English language skills