Interim Master Data Specialist | (6 Months)
Location: Amsterdam
Duration: 6 Months (Temporary replacement/Project support)
Department: External Manufacturing & Supply (EM&S)
As a Master Data Specialist at Sanofi, you safeguard the integrity of global data streams within the pharmaceutical top tier. You are the strategic link translating complex data into a seamless supply chain for millions of patients worldwide.
We are seeking a Senior Master Data Specialist who will operate at the Business Process Owner level within the External Manufacturing & Supply organization.
This role goes beyond traditional master data management and focuses on:
Process optimization
Problem-solving
Stakeholder management
End-to-end ownership of master data processes
Purpose of the role
• Improving and optimizing master data processes
• Ensuring data quality across systems
• Identifying and resolving structural issues
• Advising the business and stakeholders
• Supporting projects (e.g., new product setups, process design reviews)
Work Environment
External Manufacturing
Collaboration with external manufacturing partners (including competitors)
Master data forms the basis for:
Manufacturing
Supply chain planning
Contract and pricing processes
Functie-eisen
Must haves
•Senior-level profile with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•Experience with SAP (preferably S/4HANA)
•Affinity and understanding of supply chain management and production / manufacturing processes is important
•Experience with master data (preferably material master data and production master data (BOM, QIR, Outline Agreement))
•Strong in process thinking (end-to-end)
•Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in business administration, Economics, or related field.
•Fluent in English, knowledge of other European languages is desirable.
Competenties
•Proactive and takes ownership
•Hands-on approach (not just directing, but also analyzing independently)
•Ability to simplify and improve complex processes
•Multi-level stakeholder management
•Quick to grasp new material
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
What We Offer
· A high-impact interim position for 6 months with the possibility of a extension of this contract
· Hours: 40 hours per week
· Hybrid Working: Sanofi has a policy requiring employees to work in the offcie for three days a week. For this role, the candidate must be in the office at least on Mondays or Fridays
· A salary between € 5000 and € 6200 gross per month based on 40 hours, depending on your knowledge and experience.
· A monthly Individual Choice Budget (ICB) of 8.76% of your salary for flexible use.
· 25 vacation days, with the option to include 5 days in your ICB.
· Full public transport reimbursement or a travel allowance of € 0.23 per kilometer.
· A sabbatical scheme (up to 12 months every three years).
· Flexible holidays, giving you the freedom to swap traditional holidays for days that matter to you.
· An excellent pension plan at ASR Cappital.
· Allowances for internet, phone, and a € 750 net budget to set up your home office.
· Unlimited access to the Randstad Academy with over 3,000 courses and personal coaching to fuel your career growth.
Bedrijfsinformatie
Sanofi is a global healthcare leader transforming lives with 4.3 billion healthcare solutions annually. Within the External Manufacturing & Supply (EM&S) team, you work at the heart of the organization on the delivery of medicines and vaccines. Here, you are given the space to take processes to the next level.
As your mentor in career development, Randstad Professional provides you with the entry point to this top-tier player. We look beyond the current assignment and focus on your long-term ambitions. Through the Randstad Academy and our personal network of experts, we ensure you stay in control of your professional growth and achieve maximum impact in your field.
Inclusiviteit en diversiteit
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