Master Data Lead

Visa Hunt; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internet at home for full-time staff

Global and fast-growing company

International work culture emphasizing

Diversity, collaboration and inclusion

Job summary

Alvotech is seeking a Master Data Lead to drive data integrity across SAP and related systems. You will champion data quality, governance, and processes across Procurement, Finance, Operations, and IT.

Your role ensures reliable master data for financial reporting, sourcing, and decision-making. Collaborating with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and IT, you’ll define standards, monitor data quality, and lead improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in Data Quality Management and Master Data Governance.
• Strong SAP knowledge.
• Understanding of financial and procurement processes.
• Experience in root cause analysis and process improvement.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead data quality standards across SAP and systems.
• Maintain governance frameworks and data standards.
• Ensure vendor and pricing data accuracy for procurement.
• Support financial master data accuracy and controls.
• Drive initiatives to improve data quality and reduce manual workarounds.

Skills

Data quality management

Master data governance

SAP knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview of role:

We are seeking a Master Data Lead to drive the integrity, accuracy, consistency, and governance of critical business data across SAP and associated systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring high-quality master data that supports efficient operations, accurate financial reporting, effective procurement processes, and strong business decision-making.

Working closely with teams across Procurement, Finance, Operations, and IT, you will act as the organization's subject matter expert for master data quality and governance. You will lead initiatives that strengthen data standards, improve processes, and enhance data reliability across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Quality Management

• Own and champion data quality standards across SAP and associated business systems.
• Monitor, assess, and improve the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of master data.
• Identify recurring data issues and implement sustainable solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure adherence to data standards and policies.
• Establish and monitor data quality metrics, reporting on trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Investigate root causes of data-related issues and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.

Master Data Governance

• Maintain governance frameworks for key master data domains.
• Define and document data standards, business rules, approval requirements, and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure appropriate controls exist for the creation, modification, and retirement of master data.
• Act as the custodian of master data policies and governance practices.
• Facilitate data stewardship across business functions by defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability.

Procurement Data Management

• Ensure the quality and integrity of vendor master data.
• Oversee material categorization structures to support procurement and reporting requirements.
• Maintain governance over pricing information and supplier price lists.
• Identify and resolve data issues impacting purchasing, sourcing, inventory management, and supplier performance.

Finance Data Management

• Support the accuracy and control of key financial master data, including:
• General Ledger (G/L) accounts, Cost centers, Financial hierarchies, Approval workflows, Organizational and reporting structures
• Partner with Finance to maintain data that supports reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities.
• Contribute to strong financial controls through effective master data management.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive initiatives that improve data quality, reduce manual workarounds, and increase process efficiency.
• Support ERP enhancements, system upgrades, and transformation projects from a data quality perspective.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities that enhance data integrity.
• Promote a culture of accountability and ownership for data quality across the business.

You will collaborate closely with:

• Finance
• Procurement
• Operations
• IT / ERP Support Teams
• Business Process Owners
• External System Vendors (where applicable)

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced recurring master data issues.
• Improved master data quality across key business domains.
• Reduced manual intervention resulting from poor data quality.
• Increased reliability of operational and financial reporting.
• Strong compliance with governance and approval requirements.
• Greater stakeholder confidence in business data.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Expertise in Data Quality Management and Master Data Governance.
• Strong SAP knowledge.
• Understanding of financial and procurement processes.
• Experience in root cause analysis and process improvement.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering sustainable outcomes.

What we offer:

• An inspiring challenge to work with great co-workers on ambitious projects that change people's lives.
• The chance to be a part of a global and fast-growing company.
• An international work culture that encourages diversity, collaboration and inclusion.
• Positive, flexible, and innovative work environment.
• Support for personal growth and internal career development.
• Company social events and milestone celebrations.
• Internet at home for full-time employees.

Why Alvotech : At Alvotech, we are passionate about improving lives by increasing access to affordable biologics. We’re purpose-driven and committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment that encourages curiosity, ingenuity and simplicity. We want our employees to feel inspired in their careers, challenged by interesting and meaningful work and empowered to succeed in an agileenvironment.
True to our Icelandic roots, we also believe that integrity, gender equality, and fairness are foundational. We strive to bring together the brightest minds regardless of backgrounds and beliefs, to deliver to our partners and patients around the world. Let’s create a healthier world together, through affordable biologic medicines.