Data Steward Specialist (with language proficiency in Mandarin / Thai / Vietnamese / Japanese / Arabic)

Job Description Summary

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Internal job title : S2P SLM Data Steward Specialist

Location : Selangor, Malaysia

The S2P SLM Data Steward is a subject matter expert responsible for maintaining, governing, and optimizing vendor master data quality within the Source-to-Pay lifecycle. You will validate incoming requests, ensure compliance with corporate standards, perform data integrity checks, call back, sensitive checks and continuously seek out opportunities to improve processes and enhance data accuracy. A deep understanding of SAP, MDG‑S, ORO, excel master data modules is critical, as is the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Supplier Master Data Maintenance

Validate the correctness of incoming requests for vendor creation and updates, ensuring proper supporting documentation is provided.

Conduct regular data audits, identifying duplicates, outdated records, and formatting inconsistencies.

Contribute to defining and implementing a Master Data Governance model, including approval workflows and data lifecycle management.

Act as a central point of contact for vendor master data inquiries from Finance, Procurement, and other relevant teams.

Generate and distribute regular data quality metrics and performance reports.

Essential Requirements

Languages (verbal & written)

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

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