Job Description Summary
P2P Vendor Master Data Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate and timely vendor master data within the organizations systems. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure the smooth processing of vendor-related requests, addressing internal queries on master data changes, and providing essential support to stakeholders. Additionally, the Vendor Master Data Specialist plays a crucial role in approving non-procurement-related vendor requests and conducting regular follow-ups on pending tasks to ensure efficiency.
Job Description
Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally. Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
Your Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
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Support Vendor Creation: Assist local business units in the vendor creation process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
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Collaborate with Teams: Work with procurement and finance to streamline vendor onboarding.
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Approve Non-Procurement Requests: Review and approve vendor requests not related to procurement.
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Manage Vendor Data: Address internal requests for vendor master data updates (e.g., banking info, contact details), ensuring timely updates.
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Ensure Data Integrity: Maintain accuracy and compliance for all vendor records, meeting internal and external requirements.
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Follow-Up on Requests: Conduct regular follow-ups on pending vendor creation or data changes to prevent delays in operations.
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Resolve Issues: Communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues and collaborate with IT to fix technical problems (e.g., system integration or data migration errors).
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Promote Best Practices: Support continuous improvement initiatives, provide training, and serve as an expert in vendor data management.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Experience in vendor master data management, procurement, or finance functions preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and vendor master data modules (Ariba SLP/MDG) is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards is a plus.
You’ll receive:
- Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary
- Risk Life Insurance
- 5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement)
- Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus CZ in the amount of 12,000 CZK per year
- Public Transport Allowance
- Meal vouchers in amount of 116 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company)
- Multisport Card
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
The future is ours to shape!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: Sandoz Talentpool (novartis.com)
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Skills Desired
Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders, Building Effective Teams, Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, People Development, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Understanding Value Drivers
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