Title:  Purchasing Master Data

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Reporting to: Master Data and Commercial Payments, CPM

Duty Post: JTI GBS

Application Duration: February 21-28

Purchasing Master Data

Position Purpose:
 

This role is part of the Purchasing Operations and Master Data team and is responsible for:

• Completing the Vendor Master Data process for a selection of markets/factories within the scope of Manila GBS.
• Having an end-to-end understanding of the P2P process, including JSOX and compliance controls.
• Delivering excellent customer service by closely collaborating with stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements to drive business targets and key metrics.
• Supporting the Purchasing & Reporting CPL with regular documentation reviews to ensure timely updates.
• Managing intercompany Master Data processes.
• Performing price maintenance and other Master Data-related activities

Core Service Delivery:

• Execute Vendor Master Data and Price Maintenance processes.
• Process high volumes of vendor and customer creation requests in SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Address non-compliant documents and communicate effectively with end-users/requestors while meeting service level agreements.
• Prioritize workload to meet daily targets and collaborate with the wider P2P team as needed.
• Take ownership of decisions that contribute to efficient team performance.

Process Improvement:

• Support the CPM and Team Lead in identifying and implementing process and system improvements through optimization, simplification, and automation.

Control and Compliance:

• Execute assigned JSOX/operational controls in line with internal guidelines.
• Raise control failures and ensure appropriate mitigation actions are in place.
• Manage reporting and dashboard tasks efficiently.

Teamwork:

• Handle ad-hoc tasks assigned by the CPM.
• Provide support to other GBS groups within the area of responsibility.
• Participate in local and global projects as assigned.
• Recommend process improvements, including root cause analysis, SOP creation, and issue resolution.

People Management (if applicable):

• Recruit, motivate, and support the professional development of direct and indirect reports.

Other (if applicable):

• Manage various tasks and projects as assigned by the manager.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Vendor & Customer Master Data management.
  • High-volume, accurate data processing under tight deadlines.
  • Working with KPIs, SLAs, and Shared Services Centers (a plus).
• Skills:
  • Strong English communication (additional languages a plus).
  • Expertise in P2P and Master Data processes.
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and customer-centric.
  • Problem-solving, decision-making under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
  • Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong team player with a process improvement mindset.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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