Supplier Master Data Specialist

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. The Supplier Master Data Specialist will be responsible for creating, validating, maintaining, and governing supplier master data across enterprise systems such as Oracle Cloud, SAP, or other ERP platforms. This role will support supplier onboarding, supplier record maintenance, bank detail validation, data quality controls, audit readiness, and process improvements across procurement, accounts payable, supply chain, and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working in a global business environment where supplier data accuracy directly impacts procurement execution, payment integrity, compliance, and supply chain continuity. This role requires strong customer service, analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to data accuracy, internal controls, and continuous improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supplier Master Data Management Create, update, validate, and maintain supplier master records in ERP systems, including Oracle Cloud, SAP, or equivalent supplier management platforms. Process new supplier setup requests, supplier changes, bank detail updates, tax information, address changes, payment terms, contact information, and supplier status updates. Ensure supplier records are complete, accurate, standardized, and aligned with corporate data governance standards. Review supplier onboarding and maintenance requests for completeness, accuracy, and proper supporting documentation before system entry. Maintain supplier records across global entities, plants, business units, and manufacturing locations. Identify, investigate, and resolve duplicate supplier records, inactive suppliers, formatting inconsistencies, and data integrity issues. Support supplier lifecycle activities, including supplier activation, updates, deactivation, retirement, and periodic data reviews. Compliance, Controls, and Audit Readiness Ensure supplier master data activities comply with company policies, internal controls, audit requirements, tax regulations, and anti-fraud safeguards. Validate banking documentation and supplier identity information in accordance with established control procedures. Support segregation of duties, approval workflows, and required documentation for supplier setup and changes. Assist with internal and external audit requests related to supplier master data, supplier onboarding, banking changes, and vendor maintenance activities. Monitor data quality and compliance reports to detect exceptions, control gaps, duplicate suppliers, incomplete records, or unauthorized changes. Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Compliance, Tax, Legal, and Internal Audit to resolve master data issues and strengthen controls. Help prevent payment errors, supplier fraud risk, and downstream process disruptions through disciplined data validation. Cross-Functional Business Support Serve as a key point of contact for supplier master data questions from Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and IT. Provide timely, professional support to internal stakeholders and external suppliers regarding supplier setup, supplier maintenance, and data issue resolution. Collaborate with global teams across all time zones. Support procurement and accounts payable processes by ensuring supplier records are accurate and ready for sourcing, purchase order creation, invoice processing, and payment execution. Work with business users to troubleshoot supplier data issues impacting purchase orders, invoices, payments, compliance screening, or reporting. Support supplier onboarding processes that enable efficient engagement with direct materials, indirect procurement, manufacturing services, logistics providers, and other supplier categories. Data Quality, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement Run scheduled and ad hoc supplier master data quality reports to identify duplicates, incomplete fields, outdated records, inconsistent naming conventions, and policy exceptions. Support supplier data cleansing, standardization, enrichment, and rationalization initiatives. Analyze recurring data issues and recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, control enhancements, and training needs. Participate in ERP, procurement, accounts payable, supplier portal, and master data transformation projects. Assist with user acceptance testing, process documentation, data migration, and post-implementation support for system upgrades or new tools. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, job aids, and training materials for supplier master data processes. Contribute to a culture of operational excellence, data stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key Competencies Data Accuracy and Discipline: Maintains high standards for completeness, consistency, and accuracy in supplier master data. Integrity and Compliance Mindset: Demonstrates strong ethical judgment and follows internal controls, policies, and audit requirements. Customer Service Orientation: Provides responsive, professional, and solutions-focused support to business stakeholders and suppliers. Process Ownership: Takes accountability for timely execution, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. Analytical Thinking: Identifies patterns, root causes, and opportunities to improve data quality and process performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with Procurement, Finance, IT, Compliance, Manufacturing, Logistics, and external suppliers. Global Business Agility: Communicates effectively across regions, cultures, time zones, and business functions. Change Readiness: Adapts to evolving business needs, system changes, and transformation initiatives. What Success Looks Like In this role, success will be measured by the ability to maintain trusted supplier master data that enables compliant procurement execution, accurate payments, efficient supplier onboarding, and reliable business reporting. The successful candidate will reduce data defects, improve cycle times, support audit readiness, strengthen controls, and help build a scalable supplier master data function for a complex global technology hardware environment. Example Performance Objectives Within the first 90 days, the Supplier Master Data Specialist will be expected to: Learn the company’s supplier master data policies, ERP workflows, approval requirements, and control procedures. Process supplier setup and maintenance requests accurately and within defined service level expectations. Build working relationships with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, Compliance, IT, and regional manufacturing stakeholders. Identify recurring documentation, workflow, or data quality issues and recommend practical improvements. Support active data cleansing, duplicate remediation, or audit read