Accounts Payable Representative II

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $25 billion and approximately 100,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve sophisticated analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory efficiency. Through our outstanding brands - Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services - we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive services. As part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, such as helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Job Title: Vendor Master Data Analyst, Accounts Payable Representative
Reports to: Accounts Payable Team Lead
Group / Division: Global Business Services!
Career Band: 2
Position Location: Budapest
Number of Direct Reports: Approximately none

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy of Vendor Master Data (VMD). It involves crafting and managing vendor accounts within ERP systems. VMD is instrumental in maintaining the integrity, compliance, and accuracy of supplier information in the ERP, including audit reporting and alignment to internal control guidelines. Success in this role hinges on regular communication with corporate personnel and vendors.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Navision is helpful.
• Proven track record to meet deadlines
• Proven attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and customer-focused demeanor with attention to detail.
• Previous experience in high-volume, multi-entity, multi-currency processing functions.
• Understanding and appreciation of audit and SOX requirements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Some prior experience in Shared Services, preferably in an Accounts Payable function (1 to 2 years), is advantageous.
• Ability to efficiently process large volumes of information.
• Proficient in English.

• Process VMD requests promptly and accurately, in line with policies, procedures, and SLAs.
• Cultivate relationships with internal partners to ensure comprehensive and standardized data requests.
• Apply analytical tools to identify, investigate, and resolve/update data inconsistencies, duplicates, and outdated records, aiding in master data integration.
• Contribute to the development of forms, procedures, and work instructions.
• See opportunities to improve data quality and process efficiency.
• Foster strong rapport with internal customers and multi-functional teams, sharing successes and achievements actively.
• Ensure the maintenance of high-quality customer service levels, internally and externally.