SAP Master Data Analyst

Canadian Blood Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Ottawa is seeking a Temporary Full-time Analyst, Master Data to support the Procurement team. This position requires expertise in SAP for managing master data, ensuring compliance with business requirements, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a background in Supply Management and experience in SAP. The role offers a hybrid working model and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation

Annual performance award up to 5%

Defined benefit/pension plan

Employee discounts and wellness programme

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of job-related experience using SAP.
• Functional knowledge of SAP modules related to Materials Management.
• Process knowledge of the Logistical Information System in SAP.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain master data in accordance with business requirements.
• Ensure the integrity of SAP master data through ongoing analysis.
• Assist in the development of master data reports for data analysis.

Skills

SAP master data management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer-relations skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

ITSM

EtQ

Job description

Employment Details

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on‑site and off‑site work at 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in‑person presence for at least 40% of their work time.

Employment status: Temporary full‑time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-12-22
Position's anticipated end date: 2028-09-29
Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $63,546 - $72,329

Application Requirements

• Your up‑to‑date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

About the Role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full‑time Analyst, Master Data to join our dynamic Procurement team in our Finance and Corporate Services division.

The Procurement team is responsible for driving strategic procurement practices throughout Canadian Blood Services. This means providing strategic procurement support through the development of requests for proposals, contract negotiations and supplier qualifications for critical supplies and services. The team works to continuously enhance procurement policies and procedures and helps manage our relationships with suppliers.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Materials Management, you will support the organization with all aspects of master data in SAP. You will ensure that SAP master data remains current and aligned with business requirements while providing ongoing support to the Supervisor, Materials Management.

Formula for Success

• Use your skills in SAP master data management to create and maintain master data in accordance with business requirements, policies and procedures. Work independently with clients to identify requirements, ensure client satisfaction with service delivery, and provide customer support to troubleshoot issues.

Apply your attention to detail to create, delete, and modify master data in the following areas: Material Masters, Customer Masters, Cost Elements and Cost Element Groups, Information Records and Valuation Classes, and other related master data such as Pricing Records, Assortment Modules, Source Lists, Batch Masters, Serial Numbers, Storage Bins, General Ledger accounts, Cost Centers, and VATP material types.

Utilize your analytical abilities to ensure the integrity of SAP master data through ongoing analysis and participate in data integrity clean‑up projects. Assist in the development of master data reports to support data analysis and identify deviations from accepted standards.

Draw on your problem‑solving skills to analyse user requests, complete or direct resolutions, and assist business owners in understanding relevant master data and integration points within the system.

Contribute your knowledge of business processes by supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of internal controls. Assist in the review process, including contributing to the development of standards, procedures and training materials.

Demonstrate your understanding of system testing by performing user acceptance testing on IT applications or systems to ensure business requirements are met, including new test scripts and patches or upgrades in SAP.

Desired Education and Skills

• Post‑secondary education in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution, preferably college courses in Supply Management.
• Minimum four years of job‑related experience using SAP.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational, multi‑tasking and time‑management skills.
• Functional knowledge of SAP modules related to Materials Management, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Sales and Distribution, Finance and Controlling.
• Process knowledge of the Logistical Information System in SAP.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, ITSM and EtQ.
• Professional business conduct and strong client relationships.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good customer‑relations skills and teamwork.
• Experience with GMP is an asset.

What We Offer You

• Percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 5%.
• Defined benefit/pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness programme, professional resources.

What You Can Expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment, with requirements to be on site at 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario 40% of the time (2 days a week).
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and have equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Apply

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up‑to‑date resume. This could be your first step toward a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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