Master Data Analyst - Vendor Master, Shared Services

 

 

 

Job ID:  516751

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly collaborative Master Data Analyst to join our Record-to-Report (R2R) team. The MDM Vendor Analyst is responsible for creating new vendor profiles by verifying and validating their information during the onboarding process. This role is vital for ensuring a smooth transition for vendors and aims to maximize their satisfaction. Additionally, the Vendor Analyst is tasked with updating existing vendor records to ensure that all information is accurate and compliant with relevant policies. They also perform compliance checks to maintain data quality and integrity.

 

What Shared Services Does:

A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas suchas finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. SSC's primary functions include:

 

• O2C (Opportunity-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships.
• Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.
• Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Data Collection & Validation

• Gather required documentation (e.g., W-9, banking info, insurance certificates).
• Must be able to analyze W9 to determine if vendor is 1099 recordable.
• Perform verbal verifications on New Vendors and data changes (Telephone number, Remit to Address)
• Validate vendor details against internal policies and external databases (e.g., sanctions lists).
• Validate the required documents against the 3rd Party System (Apex)
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance 

System Setup

• Create and maintain vendor master records in ERP systems (e.g., APEX).
• Ensure accurate classification (e.g., payment terms, tax codes, company codes).

Compliance Checks

• Perform due diligence (Review non-compliant report and place vendors on hold)
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Print weekly report on non-compliant vendors.

Communication & Coordination

• Liaise with procurement and finance teams when Vendor Documents are
• Provide onboarding support and training to vendors as needed.

Audit & Reporting

• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain documentation and logs for compliance tracking.

 

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (required).
• Experience:
  • Minimun 2 years of experience with SAP or equivalent ERP in a shared services environment (required).
  • Experience in finance and accounting functions (preferred).
  • Familiarity with designing and standardizing transactional processes (preferred).
  • Working know