Role: SAP MDG Supplier master Functional Lead
Location: Seattle WA 98108 - Remote
Duration: 6 months (can extend)
Experience:8-10 Years
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
SAP MDG-S (Supplier Master)
SAP S/4HANA
Business Partner Framework
SAP MM Procurement Processes
Supplier Onboarding & Governance
BRF+
Workflow Configuration
Data Replication Framework (DRF)
SAP Fiori Applications
SAP Ariba Integration
Master Data Governance & Data Quality
Functional Specification Development
Testing & Deployment Support
Roles & Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced SAP MDG Supplier Master Functional Lead to lead Supplier Master Data Governance initiatives
across enterprise SAP landscapes. The ideal candidate will have strong functional expertise in SAP MDG-S (Supplier/Vendor),
Supplier Lifecycle Management, Business Partner processes, Data Governance, and SAP S/4HANA transformations.
The candidate will be responsible for gathering business requirements, conducting workshops, designing governance processes, configuring SAP MDG Supplier solutions, and leading implementations from design through production support. The role requires close collaboration with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Compliance, and IT stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Functional Leadership
Lead SAP MDG Supplier Master functional design and implementation activities.
Conduct business workshops and requirement-gathering sessions with stakeholders.
Define Supplier Master governance processes, approval workflows, and business rules.
Provide functional leadership during design, build, test, deployment, and hypercare phases. SAP MDG Configuration
Configure SAP MDG Supplier Data Model and governance processes.
Design and configure Change Request Types, Workflows, and Business Rules.
Configure BRF+ validations, derivations, and duplicate checks.
Support Fiori-based Supplier Master governance processes.
Collaborate with technical teams for enhancements, integrations, and custom developments. Supplier Data Governance
Define and enforce supplier data standards and governance policies.
Establish supplier onboarding and maintenance processes.
Support supplier data quality initiatives, data cleansing, and deduplication activities.
Ensure compliance with procurement and regulatory requirements. Integration & Collaboration
Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Supply Chain teams.
Support integration between SAP MDG, SAP S/4HANA, ECC, Ariba, and third-party systems.
Work with Data Migration teams during supplier conversion and transformation programs.
Coordinate testing activities including SIT, UAT, and production validation. Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary functional point of contact for Supplier Master Data initiatives.
Provide guidance and recommendations to business and IT leadership.
Prepare functional specifications, process documentation, training materials, and governance policies.
Mentor junior consultants and offshore teams.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 3 to 5 end-to-end SAP MDG implementation projects.
Strong understanding of Supplier Lifecycle Management processes.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Business Partner concepts.
Experience in procurement and supplier data governance processes.
Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
Managerial Skills:
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Leadership experience with onsite/offshore teams.
Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.