SAP Data Architect

We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Architect – Supplier Master for a 1 year remote contract to lead the design, governance, and optimization of supplier master data within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

 

This role is critical in ensuring supplier data integrity, compliance, and traceability across global manufacturing, quality, procurement, and finance operations. You will play a key role in supporting regulatory requirements, audit readiness, and SAP transformation initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities

·        Own the Supplier/Vendor Master Data architecture within SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP ECC

·        Design and govern supplier master data models aligned to pharmaceutical regulatory standards

·        Lead implementation and optimization of SAP MDG for supplier governance

·        Ensure compliance with GxP, data integrity (ALCOA+), and audit requirements

·        Support validated system environments and computer system validation (CSV)

·        Drive supplier data harmonization across manufacturing sites, CMOs, and global entities

·        Partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Procurement stakeholders

·        Support SAP transformation, S/4HANA migration, and integration with platforms such as SAP Ariba

 

Required experience:

·        Proven experience as an SAP Data Architect or SAP MDG Lead within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector

·        Deep expertise in Supplier/Vendor Master data structures in regulated environments

 

Strong understanding of:

·        GxP requirements

·        Data Integrity principles (ALCOA+)

·        Audit and inspection readiness

·        Segregation of Duties (SoD) and compliance controls

·        Experience supporting validated SAP environments

·        Strong knowledge of procurement, quality, and finance integration points

·        Experience working in global, multi-site pharmaceutical organizations

·        Experience supporting regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA, EMA)

·        Familiarity with serialization, batch traceability, and supplier qualification processes

·        Experience with SAP migration programs in validated environments

·        Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO and GMP

·        Supplier Master experience