NEW JOB OPENING
PTP VENDOR ONBOARDING & SUPPLIER MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT LEAD
IN Nashville, TN, USA!

Location: Nashville, TN 37201 (preferred) or New York City, NY 10036



Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field



Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in vendor onboarding, procure-to-pay operations, or master data management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion or comparable ERP platforms

• Deep knowledge of vendor master data governance, data quality management, and system integration principles

• Proven track record managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships at a senior level

• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness

• Experience leading teams through system implementations, data migrations, or go-live activities



Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks

• Experience with supplier portal tools, onboarding automation platforms, or MDM software

• Knowledge of tax and banking documentation requirements such as W-9, 1099, W-8, OFAC, and TIN matching

• Experience in a media, entertainment, or large enterprise environment

• Experience operating within a global business services or shared services environment



Overview:

Lead the enterprise strategy, governance, and execution of vendor onboarding and supplier master data across all systems and business units. Owning the end-to-end vendor lifecycle — onboarding, maintenance, and offboarding — this role ensures regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, and requires deep procure-to-pay and master data expertise plus the executive presence to drive cross-functional alignment.



Job Duties

• Define and execute the enterprise vendor onboarding and master data strategy, aligned to source-to-pay objectives

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, establishing clear goals, accountability, and career development paths

• Serve as executive point of contact for vendor onboarding across business units, implementations, and go-lives

• Establish governance frameworks, define standards and controls, monitor program performance, and drive remediation and optimization efforts

• Oversee the full onboarding workflow: vendor identification, pre-screening, documentation collection, compliance and risk checks, approval routing, contract finalization, and system activation

• Ensure accurate, timely setup of vendor records including payment terms, banking, tax documentation, and contacts

• Manage vendor offboarding and deactivation processes with appropriate controls and audit trails

• Author and maintain standard operating procedures for vendor onboarding and offboarding

• Own the end-to-end supplier onboarding framework and serve as subject-matter expert across data validations, documentation, and approval workflows

• Develop and enforce onboarding controls and compliance policies including W-9, 1099, W-8, TIN matching, and OFAC screening

• Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, HR, Tax, Process and Compliance, and Tech to close process gaps and align onboarding with enterprise risk and vendor management objectives

• Partner with the Vendor Data Owner to maintain vendor master data integrity across ERP, procurement tools, and third-party applications

• Collaborate with Technology and Project teams on data field mapping, conversion, and quality assurance across system migrations and integrations

• Govern integration options to ensure supplier data flows accurately across connected platforms

• Establish and enforce data governance standards including maker-checker workflows, duplicate management, and audit trails

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements related to vendor master data and payment processing

• Lead SOX compliance activities related to vendor onboarding and master data

• Manage the third-party risk management lifecycle including due diligence, onboarding, ongoing monitoring, annual reviews, and offboarding

• Conduct vendor risk tiering and ensure appropriate due diligence is applied based on risk profile

• Define and monitor KPIs including onboarding cycle times, data accuracy rates, compliance scores, and vendor satisfaction

• Deliver executive reporting and real-time dashboards on vendor status and compliance metrics across business units

• Assess current onboarding and master data processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and automation opportunities, and lead redesign to optimize them

• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle times and enhance the vendor experience

• Develop and deliver training programs for internal teams, new hires, and end-users on vendor onboarding processes and tools



Specific Details to call attention to.

• Oracle Fusion or comparable ERP experience is required

• Strong process knowledge and root cause analysis capabilities are critical

• Candidate should be able to work independently and lead day-to-day oversight without being the direct supervisor

• Media, entertainment, or large enterprise background is nice to have

• Global shared services or GBS experience is a plus

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**