Vendor Master Data Manager — Global Data Governance

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

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL is hiring a Vendor Master Data Manager to lead a team overseeing vendor master data governance across North America. You will ensure accuracy across ERP systems, guide data migration and testing, and collaborate with Procurement, Finance and IT to uphold data quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, governance, and continuous improvement, with a focus on scalable processes and global alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years in Master Data Management or vendor data roles.
• Experience leading a team and coordinating across functions.
• Experience with SAP MDG/SAP ERP environments and vendor data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a vendor master data team across regions and manage service providers.
• Ensure governance, accuracy, and data quality of vendor records.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, IT, and ERP teams.
• Oversee data migration, mapping, testing, and readiness activities.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvements in data governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related

Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, or related

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

SAP MDG

Ariba

ServiceNow

Job description

Abbott Park, IL is hiring a Vendor Master Data Manager to lead a team overseeing vendor master data governance across North America. You will ensure accuracy across ERP systems, guide data migration and testing, and collaborate with Procurement, Finance and IT to uphold data quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, governance, and continuous improvement, with a focus on scalable processes and global alignment.