Vendor Master Data Specialist Korean Speaker

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group is seeking a Vendor Master Data Specialist who will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of vendor records to ensure accuracy for procurement and finance operations. You will validate data changes, apply fraud controls, and maintain master data with an eye for risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers, handle data quality issues, and contribute to process improvements across ERP systems like SAP and Ariba. Fluency in Korean is required for this role.

Qualifications

• A graduate background with professional experience.
• Has at least 6 years of Accounts Payable or preferably Vendor Master Data experience and knowledge from Shared service Center or BPO environment
• Korean Speaker
• Requires substantial knowledge of underlying concepts and principles upon which the job is based.
• Strong background and experience working with SAP, Ariba and other ERP systems
• Can support the team in resolving data quality problems through the appropriate choice of error detection and correction, process control and improvement, or process design strategies.
• Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-in-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
• Able to perform various coordination that includes gathering of information and answering of queries/email.
• Participated in and performed special/Adhoc tasks and projects.
• (For internal transfer) an increase in the scope of task i.e. multiple countries, legal entities and ERPs handled.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of vendor master data to support procurement and finance operations.
• Validate vendor data changes, including sensitive bank account updates.
• Apply fraud prevention controls and investigate potential irregularities.
• Maintain and update master data records and resolve data quality issues.
• Process service tickets and generate reports for audits and controls.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives while collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Korean speaker

SAP

Ariba

Vendor master data

Accounts Payable

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Job Description

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Your Role

As a Vendor Master Data Specialist Korean Speaker, you will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of vendor master data, ensuring supplier, employee, and business-critical information is accurate, complete, and processed on time to support procurement and finance operations.

You will validate vendor data changes, including sensitive bank account updates, apply fraud prevention controls, investigate potential irregularities, assess risks, and implement mitigation actions. You will maintain and update master data records, resolve data quality issues, process service tickets, generate reports, support audits, and contribute to process improvement initiatives while collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Who You Are

• A graduate background with professional experience.
• Has at least 6 years of Accounts Payable or preferably Vendor Master Data experience and knowledge from Shared service Center or BPO environment
• Korean Speaker
• Requires substantial knowledge of underlying concepts and principles upon which the job is based.
• Strong background and experience working with SAP, Ariba and other ERP systems
• Can support the team in resolving data quality problems through the appropriate choice of error detection and correction, process control and improvement, or process design strategies.
• Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-in-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
• Able to perform various coordination that includes gathering of information and answering of queries/email.
• Participated in and performed special/Adhoc tasks and projects.
• (For internal transfer) an increase in the scope of task i.e. multiple countries, legal entities and ERPs handled.

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