Job Opportunity: Vendor Master Data Analyst (1 Year Fixed Term, Hybrid) at Stryker

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Who We Want:

Collaborative Partners: Individuals who leverage cross-functional relationships to integrate ideas, data, and insights, driving continuous business improvements.

Motivated Product Launchers: Visionaries who provide strategic direction and ensure products are developed and launched accurately.

Self-Directed Initiators: Professionals who take ownership of their tasks and drive productivity, change, and results independently.

Analytical Problem Solvers: Experts who identify root causes, evaluate solutions, and recommend comprehensive approaches to prevent future issues.

Job Description:

The Vendor MDM Analyst will manage supplier master data creation, updates, blocks, holds, reactivations, process improvement, and maintenance within relevant ERP systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What You Will Do:

• Act as a transactional SME executing setups, maintenance, analysis of critical bank information, legal documentation, and correct classification of payment terms, methods, QMS, Non-QMs, and Commercial suppliers.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and yearly support and documentation to internal controls teams for all SOX controls and assist in any internal or external audit meetings.
• Maintain corporate vendor master databases, ensuring vendor information within ERP systems meets corporate and IRS requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-divisional business units and teams to troubleshoot and resolve Vendor Master Data issues.
• Identify and communicate issues and risks related to Supplier Master Data that could adversely impact the business.
• Engage with cross-functional areas that require payment release, such as Corporate, Finance, Compliance, Supplier Controls, Purchasing, Sourcing, and AR.
• Utilize available databases and ERPs (19 systems) for the 23 divisions supported.
• Validate critical information through detailed data analysis and direct communication with suppliers regarding bank changes.
• Operate with minimal supervision, maintaining policies and procedures, and responding to inquiries.
• Create documentation, job aids, and videos to support necessary processes.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Support stakeholder SLAs and work to provide KPIs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, IS, or a related discipline.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; other languages are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs; experience with Business Intelligence tools like Microsoft Reporting and Power BI is preferred.
• ERP systems experience (e.g., SAP, MDG, Oracle, JD Edwards, AS400).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and maintain accurate, detailed records.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a multinational business in a finance-related function (e.g., collections, customer service, technical support, accounts payable, accounting).
• Experience in a shared service center within a global organization is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel (20% travel required).

Company Name:

Stryker

Job Title:

Vendor Master Data Analyst, 1 Year Fixed Term (Hybrid)