Master Data Management Analyst [AQ-18195]

Aquent; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan with match

Training resources

Job summary

Aquent seeks a data professional to drive master data management and governance in a healthcare setting. You will ensure data quality, support pricing and supplier data, and collaborate with IT and business teams to optimize enterprise data flows for improved patient care operations.

The role emphasizes leveraging ERP and other SCM applications, maintaining data integrity, and delivering actionable insights while navigating complex vendor and internal stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field is required
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible data management experience in healthcare is preferred
• Experience with enterprise-level Supply Chain applications is required
• Ability to cleanse, analyze, manipulate, and connect large datasets from multiple sources
• Solid understanding of Master Data Management and governance in an enterprise environment
• Strong knowledge of automated materials management, financial reporting and data metrics
• Ability to interpret and draft contractual and pricing agreements
• Excellent oral and written communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage complex relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders
• Sensitivity to clinical and operational customer needs with a service-oriented mindset
• Knowledge of project management and workflow change implementation

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day data management tasks and governance
• Perform master data additions, changes, deletions per standard procedures
• Filter, cleanse, audit data, review KPIs to fix gaps or errors
• Conduct quality control activities and monitor data accuracy KPIs
• Ensure requests for master data maintenance are approved by Data Owners
• Maintain price file management in line with vendor contracts
• Benchmark price performance and analyze cost savings opportunities
• Design and maintain Pricing Agreements across item files and POs
• Support vendor recall management with regulatory data adherence
• Assist in cost-reduction initiatives through data management
• Liaise between business managers and IT to improve data quality
• Evaluate application functionality to identify operational gaps
• Develop and run operational reports and capture user feedback
• Educate users on master data processes and governance rules

Skills

MDM

Data governance

Healthcare data

SQL/ETL

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading healthcare institution dedicated to advancing patient care through innovation and operational excellence. This organization stands at the forefront of its field, providing critical services and continuously optimizing its operations to better serve its community and enhance the delivery of world-class care.

Are you ready to be a cornerstone of operational excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment? We're searching for a highly skilled data professional to join a dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you won't just manage data; you'll be instrumental in shaping the very foundation of operational success, ensuring consistent data integrity and accurate information flow across critical enterprise functions. Your expertise will directly fuel innovation, from optimizing automation and inventory management to enhancing vendor relations and driving crucial cost‑saving initiatives. This is your chance to make a tangible, impactful difference, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to elevate efficiency and directly support the delivery of exceptional patient care.

What You Will Do

• Function as the primary point of contact for the day-to-day execution of data management tasks, answering inquiries, resolving data discrepancies, and providing analytical insights.
• Perform master data additions, changes, and deletions in strict accordance with established standard procedures and governance business rules.
• Filter, cleanse, and audit data rigorously, reviewing data performance indicators to pinpoint and correct process gaps or systemic errors.
• Conduct quality control activities, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for data accuracy, and recommend continuous improvements to data integrity policies, tools, and metrics.
• Ensure all requests for master data maintenance are properly authorized and approved by designated Data Owners, maintaining data governance.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date price file management in strict accordance with active vendor contracts.
• Perform proactive and ad hoc price performance benchmarking and comprehensive analysis to optimize costs.
• Design and maintain an organized system for Pricing Agreements to ensure absolute price accuracy across item files and Purchase Orders, partnering with Accounts Payable to validate vendor file accuracy.
• Support vendor and medical recall management by ensuring strict data adherence to industry and regulatory standards, safeguarding patient safety.
• Support non‑labor expense reduction initiatives through comprehensive item and inventory data management.
• Serve as a crucial liaison between business managers and information technology services to improve productivity, resolve system issues, implement functionality changes, and deliver enhanced data quality.
• Evaluate business application functionality to identify operational gaps and measure the impact of technical solutions on clinical supply chain operations.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and running scheduled or ad hoc operational reports, collecting user feedback to design future reporting specifications.
• Educate and onboard system users regarding master data processes and established business rules, fostering a data‑literate environment.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related data management experience, preferably within a hospital or healthcare clinical environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency and hands‑on experience utilizing enterprise‑level Supply Chain applications.
• Proven ability to cleanse, analyze, manipulate, and connect large datasets from multiple disparate sources.
• Solid understanding of Master Data Management principles and governance practices in an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of automated materials management functions, financial reporting, and statistical activity data.
• Ability to understand, draft, and analyze Contractual Agreements and Pricing Agreements.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively as both an individual contributor and a team leader.
• Proven capacity to manage complex, professional relationships with critical external vendor partners and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to remain sensitive to the needs of clinical and operational customers through quality service principles.
• Knowledge of project management processes and the ability to help plan and implement workflow changes.

About Aquent Talent

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We're about creating an inclusive environment - one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.