Vendor master data analyst

MDE Stavanger; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent or project-based work

Global opportunities

Networking opportunities

Structured onboarding

Mobilization/visa support

Industry events

Job summary

MDE Stavanger is seeking a skilled Master Data Governance specialist to govern global Vendor Master data and ensure data quality, regulatory compliance and fraud protection. The role involves vendor record creation, validation, due diligence, and advising on data processes and policies.

You will work to improve data quality, support digital initiatives, and collaborate across functions to strengthen governance and control.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of master data governance and supplier onboarding.
• Detail-oriented with strong risk awareness.
• Experience with SAP; familiarity with SAP MDG-BP is a plus.
• Proven ability to influence and improve cross-functional processes.
• Contract duration: 04.10.2026–30.12.2027.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and govern client's global Vendor Master data to ensure data quality, regulatory compliance, and protection against fraud while enabling efficient business operations.
• Manage creation, validation, and maintenance of vendor master records.
• Perform due diligence and verification of supplier information and bank details.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance requirements, and audit standards.
• Act as a gatekeeper against fraud, duplicate suppliers, and incorrect master data.
• Provide expert advice on master data processes, systems, and policies.
• Drive master data quality improvements and support digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Master data governance

Supplier onboarding

Attention to detail

Risk awareness

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

SAP MDG-BP

Job description

Maintain and govern global Vendor Master data, manage records, perform due diligence, and ensure compliance and protection against fraud.

• Strong understanding of master data governance and supplier onboarding
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of SAP MDG-BP is an advantage
• Attention to detail and risk awareness
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and improve cross-functional processes
• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms and conditions
• Structured onboarding and support related to mobilization and visa processes
• Consultant events and networking opportunities

Job Description

• Maintain and govern client's global Vendor Master data to ensure data quality, regulatory compliance, and protection against fraud while enabling efficient business operations.
• Manage creation, validation, and maintenance of vendor master records.
• Perform due diligence and verification of supplier information and bank details.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance requirements, and audit standards.
• Act as a gatekeeper against fraud, duplicate suppliers, and incorrect master data.
• Provide expert advice on master data processes, systems, and policies.
• Drive master data quality improvements and support digital transformation initiatives.

Qualification Requirements

• Strong understanding of master data governance and supplier onboarding.
• Attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Knowledge of SAP, and knowledge of SAP MDG-BP is an advantage.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and improve cross-functional processes.
• Duration:04.10.2026-30.12.2027

We offer:

• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms and conditions
• Career opportunities with leading companies within energy, industry, technology, infrastructure, and construction
• A wide range of challenging projects - both nationally and internationally
• Exclusive access to MDE's strong project and client portfolio through established framework agreements
• Close and continuous follow-up before, during, and after assignments by experienced recruitment and operations teams
• Structured onboarding and support related to mobilization, visa processes, and practical arrangements when required
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop your expertise through varied assignments and long-term career planning
• Home-work-home travel discount agreements and other attractive employee benefits

Consultant events bringing MDE consultants together across disciplines and projects - focusing on networking, knowledge sharing, and social interaction

About MDE

When the right people connect, we create value. MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together. Our mission is to deliver relevant expertise. The right person with the right competence, at the right place and time. So simple, yet so difficult!