Associate Master Data Specialist

Novonesis; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis, based in Bangalore, India, seeks an Associate Master Data Specialist to own Material and Vendor Master Data. You will support governance, data quality, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate, compliant master data across the enterprise.

The role covers data creation, maintenance, and lifecycle management in SAP environments, with emphasis on data migrations, validations, and continuous improvement initiatives within a global setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field; 8–10 years in Material/Vendor Master Data or procurement operations.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC/SAP S/4HANA master data processes.
• Strong Excel, data analysis, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, extend, block, and inactivate material and vendor master records in SAP.
• Manage material master scenarios across raw, packaging, semi-finished, finished, trading materials, and spare parts.
• Perform lifecycle activities: plant extensions, classifications, BOM maintenance, bulk updates, and inactivation.

Skills

SAP ECC / S4HANA

Advanced Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

SAP MDG

Power BI

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

Interested in a career that matters?

Are you passionate about master data excellence and ensuring business‑critical information supports smooth operations across a global organization? Join our Global Procurement Operations & Master Data team and play a key role in maintaining high-quality Material and Vendor Master Data that enables effective procurement, planning, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance processes worldwide.

As part of a global master data organization based in Bangalore, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional stakeholders and contribute to data governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help ensure that master data remains accurate, compliant, and business‑ready throughout its lifecycle.

The Role & Your Impact

As an Associate Master Data Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert for Material Master Data while also supporting Vendor Master Data operations. This role combines operational execution, governance, and problem‑solving responsibilities to ensure reliable and compliant master data across the enterprise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create, maintain, extend, block, and inactivate material and vendor master records in SAP.
• Manage complex material master scenarios including raw materials, packaging materials, semi‑finished products, finished products, trading materials, and spare parts.
• Execute material lifecycle activities such as plant extensions, classification updates, BOM maintenance, bulk data updates, and material inactivation.
• Support supplier onboarding and supplier master maintenance, ensuring all required approvals, validations, and documentation are complete.
• Perform data‑quality checks, resolve master data issues, investigate errors, and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Support data migration, system testing, cleansing activities, and SAP S/4HANA or MDG initiatives.
• Drive process standardization, documentation updates, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor operational performance including request volumes, backlogs, accuracy, rework, and service‑level compliance.

What You'll Need to Be SuccessfulRequired Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in Material Master Data, Vendor Master Data, Supply Chain, Procurement Operations, or a related shared services environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA master data processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in material creation, extensions, classifications, BOM‑related activities, lifecycle management, and governance.
• Strong understanding of Procure‑to‑Pay processes and manufacturing or supply chain dependencies.
• Advanced Excel, data analysis, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Essential Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and drive issue resolution.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple requests, and work independently.
• Strong governance and compliance mindset with focus on controls and audit readiness.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

The following qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory:

• Experience with SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, testing, and stabilization activities.
• Knowledge of Power BI, automation tools, or process improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting master data cleansing, large‑scale data migration, and mass‑update activities.
• Experience working in global shared services or multinational environments.
• Familiarity with laboratory or inventory‑linked master data management processes.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a global role supporting critical business processes across multiple functions.
• Exposure to a diverse stakeholder network including Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and IT.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on continuous learning and development.
• Opportunities to contribute to digital transformation, automation, and master data governance initiatives.
• Professional growth through participation in SAP S/4HANA and Master Data Governance programs.
• A culture that values innovation, ownership, and operational excellence.

Ways of Working

• Based in Bangalore, India.
• Global stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Fast‑paced operational environment balancing high volumes with accuracy and quality expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while adhering to governance requirements and service‑level commitments.

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.