Supplier Master, Senior Analyst

Job Title: Supplier Master, Senior Analyst

Location: Chennai, India ( Mode: Hybrid )

Department: Corporate Accounting

Report To: Senior Manager, Shared Services

Trimble is recruiting for a Supplier Master, Senior Analyst to fill a career opportunity in Chennai, India. This position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Shared Services.

Job Summary

The Supplier Master, Senior Analyst (AP) executes accurate and timely data management related to supplier/vendor setup, update, and maintenance. Maintains documentation that adequately supports those transactions and communicates with suppliers/vendors to ensure their accounts are updated accurately in Trimble s ERP environments. The position is also responsible for responding to supplier/vendor inquiries and updating supplier/vendor exception reports for tracking purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support a centralized intake process for all supplier/vendor setup, update, and maintenance activities

• Collaborate with buyers, procurement, supplier/vendors, and business systems teams to ensure consistent, and accurate supplier/vendor data is established across enterprise platforms

• Timely research and resolution of vendor inquiries regarding supplier/vendor setup, update, and maintenance

• Responsible for providing excellent customer service for internal and external stakeholders by processing supplier/vendor data while ensuring SOX compliance is maintained

• Responsible for obtaining appropriate regional tax forms as per the compliance process (APAC, EU, and AME)

• Responsible for SOX controls (bank fraud controls/payment term reviews)

• Clears suspended transactions and maintains an updated active supplier/vendors list at any given point in time

• Stay abreast of current supplier/vendor management trends to drive optimization and process improvements

• Support implementation, and continuous improvement of supplier/vendor data management and reporting, including tracking alignment with policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Performs a variety of other functions/ad-hoc projects as assigned to achieve the department/companys goals and business objectives

Skills Required:

• Excellent organization and prioritization skills

• Ability to multi-task and share responsibilities within a team environment.

• Ability to research in-depth on various inquiries

• Ability to interpret, and apply relevant data/instructions to guidelines, procedures, best practices, and regulations

• Ability to interact tactfully and effectively in difficult situations

• Ability to build relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact

• Process-oriented with high attention to detail

• Computer experience with working knowledge of - MS Office tools, and Google Suite

• Good strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Education / Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in supplier/vendor data management preferably in Oracle/NetSuite ERP environments

• Bachelor s/master s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred .

• Knowledge of end-to-end supplier/vendor account management and accounts payable procedures

• Proficient in data entry and management

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PPT, Word, Salesforce, and Google Docs

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Must be flexible to work in shifts ( EU, and US/AME hours ).

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity, and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware, and services are transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation, and logistics.