Master Data Manager

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice in Alpharetta, GA seeks a Master Data Manager to oversee vendor master-data activities, onboarding, maintenance, data quality, governance, and compliance. The role partners across Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, Tax, Compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate records and efficient Procure-to-Pay processes.

Responsibilities include leading a geographically dispersed team, managing onboarding and approvals, resolving data issues, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2-4+ years of vendor master data, procurement, accounts payable, or data-governance experience.
• Experience managing supplier/vendor master records and supplier portals.
• Understanding of workflow, approvals, data controls, and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor master-data activities and support a geographically dispersed team.
• Manage vendor onboarding, maintenance, validation, and approval processes.
• Ensure vendor records are accurate, complete, and compliant with established data-governance standards.
• Identify and resolve duplicate, incomplete, or inaccurate vendor records.
• Maintain appropriate controls, documentation, segregation of duties, and audit support.
• Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, Tax, Compliance, and business stakeholders to resolve vendor-data issues.
• Support vendor-data cleansing, migration, validation, and system transition activities.
• Monitor data-quality metrics, exceptions, and approval timelines.
• Provide guidance and training on vendor-master requirements and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Excel

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Careers with our Clients through Forvis Mazars US Executive Search

The Master Data Manager oversees vendor master-data activities, including onboarding, maintenance, data quality, governance, and compliance. This role partners across Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, and other business functions to ensure accurate vendor records, effective controls, and efficient Procure-to-Pay processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor master-data activities and support a geographically dispersed team.
• Manage vendor onboarding, maintenance, validation, and approval processes.
• Ensure vendor records are accurate, complete, and compliant with established data-governance standards.
• Identify and resolve duplicate, incomplete, or inaccurate vendor records.
• Maintain appropriate controls, documentation, segregation of duties, and audit support.
• Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, Tax, Compliance, and business stakeholders to resolve vendor-data issues.
• Support vendor-data cleansing, migration, validation, and system transition activities.
• Monitor data-quality metrics, exceptions, and approval timelines.
• Provide guidance and training on vendor-master requirements and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2-4+ years of relevant vendor master data, procurement, accounts payable, or data-governance experience.
• Experience managing supplier/vendor master records and supplier portals.
• Understanding of workflow, approvals, data controls, and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.