Global Vendor Master Data Architect (SAP MM)

Job Title:

Global Vendor Master Data Architect (ERP) Engagement Type:

Independent Contractor Start Date:

April 2026 Duration:

12 months (extension possible) Location:

Remote (occasional international travel) Workload:

Up to 3 days per week (~25 hours)

Overview A global, research-driven organisation operating in a highly regulated industry is seeking an experienced

Vendor Master Data Architect

to support its international ERP landscape. This role sits within a global ERP function and focuses on vendor master data governance, architecture, compliance, and harmonisation across regions including Europe, North America, and Asia.

Key Responsibilities Provide architectural and technical consulting for vendor master data within an ERP (S/4HANA) environment Lead conceptual design activities involving system changes and enhancements affecting vendor data Advise on compliance with regulatory requirements impacting vendor master data (EU, US, ideally Japan) Assess and propose adjustments for application changes impacting vendor master data Support resolution of data quality issues (cleansing, correction, alignment with business data stewards) Guide harmonisation of vendor-related ERP settings (e.g. number ranges, groupings, roles) Align with security teams to ensure appropriate vendor roles and authorisations in line with data privacy regulations Support incident resolution and change management activities related to vendor master data Define and support conceptual mass processing approaches for master data Develop and maintain functional and technical design documentation for Business Partner (BP) master data and related data models Translate business requirements into detailed, consistent technical specifications Coordinate with internal and external IT support teams and managed service providers

Required Skills & Experience Strong expertise in

ERP (MM module)

within an S/4HANA environment Experience with

Vendor Master Data Architecture Knowledge of

Master Data Governance (MDG) Experience integrating vendor master data across ERP and downstream systems Familiarity with procurement and service management platforms (e.g. Source-to-Pay, ITSM systems) Experience handling regulated vendor categories such as healthcare stakeholders within ERP environments Deep understanding of vendor data compliance regulations Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills Fluent English (German advantageous)

Travel Occasional international travel (approx. once per quarter) to Europe, North America, or Asia.