Looking for Vendor Master Data Team Lead jobs in Kolkata? We are hiring an experienced Vendor Master Data (MDM) Team Lead to manage vendor data governance and lead master data operations within an international Procure to Pay (P2P) process.

This opportunity is suitable for experienced P2P professionals with 8–12 years of experience, strong SAP or JD Edwards expertise, and Lean Six Sigma training or certification.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Vendor Master Data (MDM) Team Lead

• Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

• Salary: ₹11–12 LPA

• Experience: 8–12 years

• Work Arrangement: 5 days onsite

• Month-end Requirement: One weekend during month-end close

• Shift: To be confirmed

About the Role

As a Vendor Master Data Team Lead, you will own vendor master data management processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, governance and compliance across the Procure to Pay function.

You will oversee vendor creation, modification and deactivation, manage complex data-related escalations, and work closely with Accounts Payable, Procurement, Tax, Treasury and other business stakeholders.

The position also involves leading process improvement, automation, ERP enhancement and transformation initiatives. You will mentor team members and drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Vendor Master Data Management

• Own and maintain vendor master data processes, policies and standards.

• Ensure accurate vendor creation, modification and deactivation.

• Maintain vendor master data quality, governance and compliance.

• Identify and resolve vendor data discrepancies.

• Act as the escalation point for complex vendor master data issues.

2. Stakeholder Management and Internal Controls

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Procurement, Tax, Treasury and business stakeholders.

• Ensure vendor data requirements are met across the P2P lifecycle.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Maintain compliance with risk management policies and internal controls.

3. Process Improvement and ERP Projects

• Lead vendor master data process improvement and automation initiatives.

• Drive ERP enhancements, testing and transformation projects.

• Lead or mentor Lean Six Sigma improvement projects.

• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Support change management and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

4. Team Leadership and Development

• Coach and mentor team members.

• Monitor process performance and data quality.

• Share best practices and strengthen operational knowledge.

• Support continuous improvement across the vendor master data function.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this Vendor Master Data Team Lead position should meet the following requirements:

Experience and domain knowledge

• 8–12 years of experience in Procure to Pay (P2P).

• At least 5 years of experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in similar processes.

• Strong finance and accounting domain knowledge.

• Experience managing vendor master data processes and governance.

Lean Six Sigma and project management

• Lean Six Sigma certified or formally trained.

• Black Belt certification preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring process improvement projects.

• Project management and change management experience.

Education

• B.Com, M.Com, CA Inter or a bachelor's/master's degree in Finance and Accounting or equivalent.

• ERP proficiency or certification.

• Minimum 15 years of full-time education (10 + 2 + 3).

Technical skills

• Expert knowledge of SAP or JD Edwards.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including IF, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, ageing reports, date formats and text-to-table.

• Good proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

• Experience in reporting, compliance and process documentation.

Professional skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Work arrangement

• Willingness to work five days a week from the Kolkata office.

• Availability to work one weekend during month-end close.