Vendor Master Lead m/f

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Vendor Master Lead, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Oversee and improve the vendor master data process across multiple ERPs, ensuring accuracy and integrity in the setup and modification of vendor records.
• Collaborate with IT and technical teams to streamline vendor creation processes, implement changes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and mentor 4-7 analysts, setting clear objectives and fostering an environment of ongoing development and optimal team performance.
• Ensure timely issuance of compliance reports (e. g. , 1099s), maintain adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, and troubleshoot EDI-related issues as needed.
• Facilitate communication across StP teams, support the resolution of payment and invoice issues, and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) with internal clients while adhering to policies and internal controls

Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher AND 5+ years of experience in Accounting, Accounts Payable, Procurement, or related field
• A detailed working knowledge of SAP and Oracle/Peoplesoft
• Experience with vendor portals, Ariba supplier Network and/or EDI
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency with advanced MS Excel and Access skills
• Strong Communication (oral and written), Organizational (personal and team level) and interpersonal skills.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of experience in Accounting, Accounts Payable, Procurement or related field in a private, public, government or military environment
• Skills include:
  
  • Being a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to think 'out-of-the-box'; thinking analytically and in a detail-oriented manner.
  • Being able to excel in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and adapt quickly to software upgrades and/or system implementations.
  • Being a 'working manager' that actively supports his/her team during peak periods and fostering a team environment, actively developing, and encouraging direct reports and others.
  • Offering a high, uncompromising level of service to both internal and external customers and cultivating relationships with those parties.

Work location:
Hybrid within Germany

Relocation Assistance:
May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Diversity & Inclusion

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• ) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.