Vendor Master Data Specialist

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

The SAP Vendor Master Analyst will act as primary support of SAP suppliers by maintaining the vendor master through bulk updates, data cleansing, analysis, supplier additions, supplier deletions and reports for multiple SAP instances.

Collects, interprets and uses complex data to develop practical steps that will improve processes and optimize results. On a daily basis, analyst will assess business and customer needs, and analyze it for revealing trends or areas of improvement.

Responsabilieties:

•    Maintain multiple instances of ERP systems (SAP) up to date, in a precise manner;
•    Performs procure-to-pay activities in the ERP system for all aspects related to maintaining the database of suppliers (additions / deletions / postings, etc.);
•    Updates – bank details; •    Data analysis, problem identification and manual cleaning and updating activities in ERP and S2C system;
•    Posting and checking for various data, from original sources;
•    Solving problems specific to the activity;
•    Drafting working instructions, offering training, as well as support for other SAP analysts, according to needs (at manager’s request);
•    Preparation of reports based on the processed data;
•    Drafting and implementing procurement procedures / processes;
•    Enforce purchasing policies regarding the implementation of changes to payment terms, removal of vendors, and vendor additions;
•     Maintain competence in all the policies, processes and procedures of purchase for payment established by the department.
    
EXPERIENCE:

•    Bachelor’s degree in business / Materials Management or Logistics / Information Technology / or similar
•    Experience 2-3 years working with ERP system (SAP)
•    Experience in Ivalua is a plus •    Experience is Corporate or Purchasing is desired
•    Customer focus / willingness and ability to work with others
•    Solid PC and systems skills with a strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
•    Excellent ability to communicate, both verbally and written, primarily in English, additional languages are a plus, but not required

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.