Vendor Master Data Lead – Global Governance & Ops

NBMBAA; Illinois; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a Vendor Master Data Manager to lead a multi-geography team responsible for vendor master data governance and quality across SAP-based environments. You will ensure governance, data standards, and performance metrics while partnering with Procurement, Finance, IT, and ERP support teams.

The role requires 5+ years in master data and 2+ years of people leadership, with hands-on SAP MDG/MDG-related experience and a strong focus on data accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in Master Data Management, Vendor Master Data, Procurement Operations, Shared Services, Finance, ERP support, or related function.
• Minimum 2 years leading, supervising, mentoring, or coordinating a team.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, Ariba, or equivalent enterprise systems.
• Experience managing operational processes, service level agreements, and performance metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across geographic boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of vendor master data analysts and coordinators, including 3rd party providers.
• Ensure accurate supplier master data across systems and monitor KPIs related to data quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, IT, and ERP support teams; escalate vendor master issues.
• Serve as SME for vendor master data policies, standards, and processes.
• Support data migration, mapping, testing and master data readiness for projects.
• Contribute to global initiatives and drive continuous improvement in data governance.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

ERP systems

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP MDG

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Ariba

ServiceNow

Job description

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a Vendor Master Data Manager to lead a multi-geography team responsible for vendor master data governance and quality across SAP-based environments. You will ensure governance, data standards, and performance metrics while partnering with Procurement, Finance, IT, and ERP support teams.

The role requires 5+ years in master data and 2+ years of people leadership, with hands-on SAP MDG/MDG-related experience and a strong focus on data accuracy and compliance.