MDM Consultant (Supplier Master)

MDM Consultant (Supplier Master)

Location: Bay Area, CA

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Consultant with a strong focus on Supplier Master Data to join our team in the Bay Area. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, implementing, and governing supplier master data solutions, with exposure to Reltio being a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement MDM solutions with a focus on Supplier/Vendor Master data domains
• Define and enforce data governance standards, data quality rules, and match/merge logic for supplier master records
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and supply chain teams to gather requirements and map source-to-target data flows
• Perform data profiling, cleansing, deduplication, and standardization of supplier master data
• Integrate MDM platforms with upstream/downstream systems (ERP, procurement, finance systems) via APIs or batch processes
• Support data stewardship processes including survivorship rules, hierarchy management, and data enrichment
• Troubleshoot data quality issues and provide root-cause analysis and remediation
• Document data models, business rules, and technical specifications
• Partner with business stakeholders to drive adoption of MDM best practices
• Provide guidance on MDM roadmap, scalability, and future enhancements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Master Data Management, with specific hands-on experience in Supplier/Vendor Master data domain
• Strong understanding of MDM concepts: match & merge, survivorship, hierarchy management, data stewardship, and governance
• Experience with data integration tools/ETL processes (batch and real-time)
• Proficiency in SQL and data profiling/analysis
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Finance, IT)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Reltio MDM platform (configuration, workflows, match rules, RDM, integration hub)
• Experience with other MDM tools (Informatica MDM, SAP MDG, Stibo, Semarchy, etc.)
• Knowledge of Procurement/ERP systems (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, SAP) as they relate to supplier data
• Familiarity with API-based integrations and cloud data platforms
• Experience with data governance frameworks and tools