Senior Data Analyst - Sap Supplier Master Data / Business Partner / S/4hana

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Data Analyst – SAP Supplier Master Data / Business Partner / S/4HANA based in Canada.
We are looking for a senior SAP data specialist to support a major enterprise data transformation and modernization program within the manufacturing sector. You will lead the design, migration, integration, and governance of supplier master data across SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and supplier management platforms. A central focus will be the transition to the SAP S/4HANA Business Partner model, including Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI) and end-to-end migration through production cutover. You will help establish a reliable supplier data architecture, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear ownership across connected systems. Working closely with Procurement, Finance, IT, and implementation partners, you will guide technical decisions and ensure business requirements are reflected in the target solution. This is a senior, hands-on role combining SAP functional expertise, data architecture, migration leadership, and enterprise governance.
Accountabilities:
Define the target supplier master data model and design and document the SAP S/4HANA Business Partner architecture.
Establish Business Partner roles, groupings, number ranges, relationships, field controls, and other configuration requirements.
Ensure the target data model supports Procurement and Finance business processes and aligns with supplier data governance standards.
Lead the supplier data migration strategy from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA.
Define and validate Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI) mapping and conversion rules.
Coordinate data preparation, transformation, profiling, validation, and reconciliation activities throughout the migration lifecycle.
Lead gap analysis, investigate data inconsistencies, and recommend corrective actions to reduce migration risks.
Support migration planning, execution, and validation through final production cutover.
Define system-of-record responsibilities between Jaggaer Supplier Lifecycle Management (SLM), SAP S/4HANA, and downstream applications.
Contribute to the design and oversight of integrations between supplier management platforms and SAP.
Coordinate and validate data exchange flows using SAP IDocs, APIs, and middleware.
Ensure supplier data remains consistent across connected applications and resolve synchronization or integration issues.
Manage master data dependencies and ensure alignment with relevant Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes.
Define supplier data quality rules, standards, and governance practices.
Establish and support data profiling, deduplication, reconciliation, validation, and quality-control mechanisms.
Use SQL to analyze supplier data, identify discrepancies, validate records, and investigate data quality issues.
Contribute to the Enterprise Data Management team's data governance practices and improve the reliability and integrity of supplier information.
Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into practical data and architecture solutions.
Review and challenge recommendations from implementation partners, validating their functional and technical deliverables.
Provide guidance on migration and integration decisions, participate in architecture and governance discussions, and recommend solutions aligned with business requirements.
Maintain clear technical documentation and support knowledge transfer across teams and implementation partners.
Requirements:
At least 10 years of professional experience in SAP Master Data or a closely related field.
At least 5 years of experience managing Supplier/Vendor Master Data in SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments.
Participation in at least one complete supplier data conversion to SAP S/4HANA Business Partner/CVI, including activities through production cutover.
In-depth knowledge of the SAP Business Partner model, including:
Business Partner Groupings and Roles.
Number Ranges.
Field Control.
Business Partner Relationships.
Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI) Mapping.
Strong understanding of supplier data migration and conversion processes from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA.
Practical experience with a Supplier Management or Supplier Lifecycle Management platform.
Experience with enterprise data and system integration, including SAP IDocs, APIs, and middleware.
Knowledge of EDI processes and their dependencies on master data.
Advanced SQL skills, particularly for data profiling, reconciliation, validation, and discrepancy analysis.
Experience defining, implementing, and monitoring data quality rules.
Good understanding of Master Data Governance (MDG) principles.
Ability to define and manage system-of-record responsibilities across supplier data platforms and connected applications.
Experience reviewing, validating, and overseeing the work of implementation partners or systems integrators.
Ability to work effectively with Procurement, Finance, and IT teams.
Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Professional proficiency in English is mandatory.
Must be able to work remotely from Quebec or Ontario.
Hands-on experience with Jaggaer Supplier Lifecycle Management (SLM), strongly preferred.
SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement or SAP Master Data certification.
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification or equivalent.
Experience with data governance and management platforms such as Collibra, Snowflake, SAP Information Steward, or equivalent solutions.
Previous experience in the manufacturing sector.
Experience working in multinational or multi-entity organizations.
Background in large-scale ERP transformation programs and SAP migration initiatives.
Benefits:
Fully remote working arrangement within Quebec or Ontario, Canada.
35 hours per week.
Initial 12-month contract, with the possibility of renewal.
Opportunity to contribute to a major enterprise data transformation and SAP S/4HANA modernization program in the manufacturing sector.
Collaboration with Procurement, Finance, IT, and enterprise data management stakeholders.
Opportunity to apply specialist SAP expertise across supplier data architecture, migration, integration, and governance.
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