Vendor Data Specialist

Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 1343
Date Posted: November 6, 2025
Closing Date: November 14, 2025 or until filled

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Manager, Customer Finance, the Vendor Data Specialist is responsible for processing, identifying opportunities through analysis of information, and implementing solutions for vendor reporting, processes, and control deficiencies. The role requires the individual to be the data and process expert for Vendor Master Data in Finance.  Collaboration with internal and external clients to continually evaluate efficiency opportunities and make enhancement recommendations. The Vendor Master Data Specialist will own the processes and documentation for vendor master data, while validating accuracy and controls. Maintaining standards and consistency while adhering to policies and procedures is critical.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for oversight of UFA’s vendor master data which includes the creation, analysis and maintenance of data records as well as developing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and processes to ensure vendor master data integrity is maintained by all business users.
• Responsible for researching, testing, planning, facilitating meetings, documenting, and implementing new or improved processes related to vendor creation and maintenance.
• Training and mentoring team members to ensure that new processes are fully understood and adhered to.
• Develop/maintain a portfolio of documentation for all processes, control areas, and reporting that exists or is developed for vendor master data.
• Gathering potential stakeholders and leading discussions to redefine existing processes that are inefficient. This requires the ability to analyze potential inefficiencies and propose new solutions while obtaining stakeholder buy-in to prompt change.
• Providing support to audit teams both internal and external to meet audit concerns in an efficient and reliable manner.
• Providing support and analysis to other departments within UFA relating to vendor master data processes, controls, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration and/or a minimum of 5+ years of experience in data management or analyst role.
• Strong knowledge in MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel and Access.
• Experience in report designing and data analytics through Excel, Access and Power BI.
• Experience in the ERP environment of SAP and D365 experience will be considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of implementing robotic process automation will be an asset.
• Possess superb communication skills, have a high degree of intelligence and clarity of thought combined with initiative and drive and demonstrated analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Complex problem solving & critical thinking skills are key. The ability to be self-motivated with strong attention to details will be assets a successful candidate must possess.

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UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

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