Master Data Management Steward

Master Data Management Steward

Location: Parsippany, NJ

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $44.36 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Core EST business hours; Monday Thursday in-office required, with the option to work remotely on Friday
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Vendor Master Data Management (MDM) Steward will utilize processes and policies for how data is managed and accessed in our systems landscape. In addition, you will assist with the development of systems and processes for data sourcing, mastering, and dissemination of data sets across various platforms.

The MDM team is responsible for ensuring consistency, completeness, and accuracy of data attributes based upon business and customer requirements. MDM will manage the organization's hierarchy, relationships, product grouping, content linkage, and data model. They are required to be a good communicator, active listener with a critical thinking mindset, who will support the operational direction of master data management within an enterprise platform.

This role is focused on the Procure-to-Pay function of master data management, requiring knowledge of vendor onboarding, invoice orders, purchase orders, and source-to-pay. The role requires heavy use of Excel and Google Sheets, and the selected candidate will be calling suppliers to verify banking information.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages vendor creation and updates across multiple business entities, including validating documentation (W-9, W8, ACH, Wire, EFT forms), duplicate checking (TIN, company name, address), and TrustPair banking validation system
• Initiates Coupa Link Invitations post-vendor setup by compiling vendor summaries and contact details
• Executes Ariba SLP Vendor Processing upon receiving new vendor notifications and managing banking verification approvals
• Performs banking verification phone calls for ACH, Wire, and EFT details, confirming account information directly with vendor accounts receivable, documenting correspondence, and updating master records
• Maintains and updates SmartSheet tracking tabs (e.g., Vendor Call logs) for vendors requiring secondary follow-up
• Manages vendor data approvals and modifications in a SAP master data governance tool
• Understands business requirements and translates them into business rules to assist with configuring master data, workflows, and integration processes to effectively support the creation and ongoing maintenance of master data
• Gains awareness of requirements for our data strategy, the data governance councils, and the design and maintenance of Master Data Management applications
• Learns to analyze business processes to determine data quality root cause
• Seeks opportunities to provide data consulting in support of business and departmental objectives
• Uses a systematic approach and helps develop MDM process efficiencies

Required Skills

• SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience, primarily Business Partner Management
• Master Data Governance tool experience (SAP MDG, Cherry Works)
• Knowledge of computerized data systems and Excel spreadsheets
• Analytical and statistical knowledge
• MDM, Data Governance, and Data Quality Acumen
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate time management skills
• Intermediate organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude

Preferred Skills

• PeopleSoft ERP experience
• Banking verification services experience
• Smartsheet experience
• Google Suite package
• Phone skills (candidate will be calling suppliers to verify banking)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required

Required Experience

• 1 years of experience in a Vendor / Supplier / Business Data environment required

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Interview Process: 1st Round with Hiring Manager, 30 minutes via Google Meet; 2nd Round, 1.5 2 hours on-site (panel and leadership interview)
• This position must be performed in-office Monday through Thursday; remote work from home office is permitted on Fridays

About the Client

This client is North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in the building materials industry, with over 135 years of history, more than 5,000 employees, and manufacturing and corporate operations across more than 30 locations throughout the United States. The organization's product portfolio spans asphalt shingles, metal roofing, roofing membranes, coating systems, and accessories, with an innovation division that launched the world's first nailable solar roof representing the future of how buildings generate and manage power. For professionals in manufacturing, engineering, data management, operations, and technology, this organization offers the stability and resources of the market leader combined with a culture genuinely invested in individual development, defined pathways for career growth, and teams where people are collaborative and want each other to succeed. Typical roles include senior business analysts, data analysts, and business and functional consultants working on enterprise-scale digital transformation and data management initiatives.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-18396 Industry: Data & Analytics

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