Supplier Master Data Analyst

The Vendor MDM Analyst is responsible for managing supplier master data creations, updates, blocks, holds, reactivations, process improvement and maintenance within the relevant ERP systems.  High level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.         

What you will do

• Act as a transactional SME executing set ups, maintenance, analysis of critical bank information, legal documentation and correct classification of payment terms, payment method, QMS and Non QMs as well as GQO or Commercial suppliers.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and yearly support and documentation to internal controls team for all SOX controls as well on any Internal or external audit meetings.
• Work with relevant stakeholders and processes to maintain corporate vendor master databases, including set-up and maintenance of vendor information within ERP system with the requirements that applies on each case by the corporate and IRS policies.
• Work with cross-divisional business units and appropriate team members to troubleshoot Vendor Master Data issues.
• Identify issues and risks to appropriate team members relating to Supplier Master Data and potential adverse impacts to the business.
• Interaction with cross-functional areas who needs any payment release from Stryker (such as Corporate, Finance, Compliance, Supplier Controls, Purchasing, Sourcing, AR, etc.)
• Understand and use available database and ERP’s (19 systems) for the 23 divisions we give support to.
• Validation of critical information with a deep data analysis and verbal communication with direct suppliers for bank changes.
• Minimal supervision, assist in maintaining policies and procedures, respond to incoming inquiries.
• Perform Documentation, Job aids and videos support of the processes required.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is critical for this position. 
• Support stakeholder SLA’s and work to provide KPI’s

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, IS or related discipline.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Any other language is a plus
• Exceptional skills in applicable Microsoft software programs
• Business Intelligence tools preferred (Microsoft reporting, PowerBi)
• ERP systems experience (SAP or MDG, Oracle, JD Edwards, As400)
• 2-3 years of relevant experience working in a multinational business in a Finance related function such as collections, customer service, technical support, accounts payable or accounting. 
• Experience of working in a shared service center across a global /large organization will be an added advantage