Source-to-Pay (STP) Master Data Business Process Analyst

Meta Resources Group; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Resources Group seeks a Source-to-Pay Master Data Business Process Analyst in India. Contractual role starting January 2027 for the full year, aligned to the client’s CEST time zone.

You will design, standardize, and optimize master data processes across supplier and purchasing data, focusing on governance, automation, and risk mitigation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, support transformation initiatives, and ensure compliance with audit

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in STP or vendor master data management.
• Strong understanding of data governance, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of supplier master data structures and onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global standards, policies, and business rules for supplier and purchasing master data.
• Analyze end-to-end vendor master data processes to identify gaps and optimize data quality.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Internal Controls, and AP to ensure audit readiness and risk mitigation.
• Identify automation opportunities and support ERP system enhancements and data migrations.
• Track and report benefits of master data improvements in efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

STP processes

Master data governance

Data analysis

ERP systems (SAP/Ariba)

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP MDG

Ariba

Excel

ETL tooling

Job description

Our client, a prominent global healthcare organization, is seeking a Source-to-Pay (STP) Master Data Business Process Analyst to ensure the integrity, compliance, and efficiency of supplier and purchasing master data. In this role, you will design, standardize, and optimize master data processes, focusing on governance, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality, automate workflows, and support transformation initiatives. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in master data management and a passion for driving operational excellence.

This is a contractual role starting at the beginning of January 2027, for the entire year. The candidate must be able to work in the Client's CEST time zone.

The Role

• Master Data Governance and Standards:
• Develop and maintain global standards, policies, and business rules for supplier and purchasing master data
• Ensure alignment with compliance, legal, tax, finance, and procurement requirements
• Update and maintain process documentation, workflows, and data governance guidelines
• Lead efforts to harmonize master data fields, taxonomies, and classification structures
• Process Analysis and Optimization:
• Analyze end-to-end vendor master data processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks
• Implement process improvements to enhance data accuracy, timeliness, and reliability
• Benchmark processes against industry best practices and propose optimization strategies
• Investigate root causes of data quality issues and lead remediation initiatives
• Compliance, Controls, and Risk Management:
• Strengthen controls around bank details, supplier onboarding, and sensitive data
• Partner with Compliance, Internal Controls, and Accounts Payable to ensure adherence to audit requirements
• Monitor compliance and address deviations or potential control failures
• Support remediation activities from audits or risk assessments
• Technology, Systems, and Automation Support:
• Collaborate with IT and system owners to enhance vendor master data functionality in ERP and procurement systems
• Support system upgrades, data migrations, integrations, and testing
• Identify automation opportunities and contribute to implementation
• Embed data governance principles in technology design
• Transformation and Project Support:
• Contribute to STP transformation initiatives, including supplier onboarding modernization and data quality programs
• Support project activities such as requirements gathering, design workshops, testing, and rollout
• Track and report benefits of master data improvements (efficiency, quality, compliance)

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in Source-to-Pay (STP), vendor master data management, supplier onboarding, or procurement operations
• Strong understanding of master data governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of supplier master data structures, taxonomy, onboarding processes, and risk controls
• Familiarity with STP processes and cross-functional touchpoints (Procurement, AP, Finance)
• Ability to identify automation or digitalization opportunities and contribute to technical design discussions
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and root cause analysis
• Experience with global ERP platforms (SAP, Ariba) and master data management tools (e.g., SAP MDG)
• Prior involvement in transformation, process improvement, or system enhancement projects
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured approach
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical details into business language
• High attention to detail, data accuracy, and quality mindset
• Ability to drive process improvement initiatives independently
• Experience working in global or complex organizational environments
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced English proficiency; additional languages are an advantage
• Experience in change management, training, or process governance