Supplier Master Data Expert (all genders)

Location: Düsseldorf, NRW, Germany

Job Description

Supplier Master Data Expert plays a key role in the international rollout of Global Supplier Master Data template in terms of requirement gathering, template localization, deployment activities, and post-go-live stabilization. The role works closely with IT, business stakeholders, regional teams, and external service providers to deliver scalable and compliant master data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Global Rollout and Business Deployment Activities

• Manage international SAP MDG-S rollouts in specific business units.
• Support deployment phases and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Support rollout planning, deployment governance, issue tracking, and risk mitigation activities.
• Support business users and collect feedback during stabilization.
• Capture and assess business requirements against global template.
• Coordinate various testing and defect handling activities.

Business Process Reengineering (BPR)

• Collaborate with Squad Leads to ensure business outcomes are reflected in delivery priorities
• Track business value realization and KPI improvements resulting from supplier master data initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into scalable business process requirements.
• Define and optimize Supplier Master Data business processes incl. other partner systems and alignment with technical team.
• Drive harmonization, automation, and standardization across global supplier data processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, and user adoption.

International Change Management

• Monitor adoption and collect user feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Support organizational change activities associated with global rollouts.
• Develop training documentation, process guides, and user support materials.
• Deliver knowledge transfer sessions and support regional key users during deployment activities.
• Support SLA/KPI monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Master Data Management, SAP MDG-S, or related master data governance environments.
• Proven experience supporting global SAP MDG-S rollouts and deployment activities.
• Expertise in managing and governing supplier master data across the entire supplier lifecycle, from onboarding through ongoing maintenance to offboarding.
• Experience working with SAP Business Partner-based supplier master data processes in S/4HANA or MDG-S environments.
• Experience working with global templates and localization requirements.
• Ability to work autonomously in global and cross-functional environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills to assess business impact and prioritize initiatives.

Work-life balance

Flexible working time models with the option of mobile working in consultation with your line manager, 30 days holiday.

A comprehensive range of training courses via our own training centre or external providers.

Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme.

Exciting life on campus

Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees and many campus events.

Discounted job ticket and discount at all METRO stores throughout Germany and at many partner companies.

Comfort

Very good transport connections, free parking, job bike.

Company pension scheme

You will receive a subsidy from us for your pension scheme.

Family-friendly

Three day-care centres on campus, childcare programme during the holidays.