Senior Vendor Master Analyst

At KBI Biopharma, we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI, where innovation meets impact. 

Position Summary:

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC or Remote (must be able to work Eastern Standard Time hours)

Department: Global Procurement

Reporting to: Manager, Global Procurement Vendor Operations

Travel: Less than 5%

Perform and verify Vendor Master Data entries, ensuring accuracy and alignment with best practices and standards defined by the SAP S4/Hana implementation. Maintain master data integrity across systems and develop metrics and reports to monitor Vendor Master Data health. Serve as a key driver in Supplier Enablement and Digital Supplier Network (DSN) implementation, initiating vendor engagement, delivering ongoing training and support, and tracking enablement metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Vendor Master Data (creations/modifications) in ERP Systems such as Great Plains (GP), SAP S4/Hana, etc. 
• Coordinate timely resolution of vendor onboarding/modification tickets to ensure business continuity – responsible for weekly stakeholder touchpoints, escalation emails, etc.
• Serve as a primary driver for the Supplier Enablement and Digital Supplier Network (DSN) Program within SAP Business Network/Ariba. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to implement and onboard suppliers, deliver comprehensive training, and provide ongoing support—ensuring a seamless experience with a strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency.
• Support Procure to Pay (P2P) and supplier onboarding requirements within existing systems and the SAP S4/Hana implementation project.
• Ensure master data integrity across systems with adherence to corporate policy/standard operating procedures (SOPs), monitoring the integrations amongst systems, and creating metrics/reports on master data health with a focus on vendor activity/inactivity. 
• Focus on Supplier Risk Management (SRM) utilizing tools such as Dun & Bradstreet Risk Analytics (D&B) to minimize vendor related risk. Maintains relevant documentation to support risk mitigation initiatives, internal and external audits, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement in master data governance, workflows, ticketing systems, vendor forms, and tracking tools.
• Operate in an agile environment, refining priorities, identifying risks, and delivering on milestones.
• Implement and support internal/external controls for vendor data, including credit checks, banking verification, and GxP qualification.
• Maintain tracking and reporting of vendor record activity to support internal and external audits.
• Participate in enhancement initiatives and project work, including managing and executing training plans and curricula, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the Vendor Master SME for SAP S4/Hana Vendor Master attributes.
• Identify, implement, and lead continuous process improvement in master data governance strategy and workflows.
• Participate in J-SOX / financial or compliance audits, including activities related to “always audit ready” status.
• Responsible for periodic review, drafting, and approval of SOP-related content to ensure alignment with current practices and compliance requirements.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in master data maintenance (Vendor/Customer/Business Partner preferred). Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong understanding of the P2P process and the impact of Vendor Master Data on business functions such as Purchasing, Receiving, Finance, and Tax.
• Advanced knowledge of the mechanics of SAP Master Data and how it is integrated with the end-to-end P2P process within SAP Modules; Experience with SAP S4/Hana is highly preferred.
• Familiarity and hands-on experience with Supplier Enablement and Digital Supplier Network (DSN), particularly within SAP Business Network/Ariba, is highly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Proven ability to deliver practical, data driven solutions with a customer-first mindset.
• Highly collaborative and pragmatic, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive learner with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously to manage tasks and drive initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration a