Master Data Specialist (temporary assignment)

Job Description At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us! We are now looking for a Master Data Specialist to join our Business Support team for a temporary assignment in the Source to Pay process area, from November 1 2026 to December 31 2027. The team plays a key role in ensuring that our systems, processes, and master data effectively support the business and enable efficient operations across Billerud. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining high-quality and well-governed business partner (customer and supplier) master data. You will process master data requests in accordance with established governance, processes, and business rules, while contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of these areas. Working closely with stakeholders across the organization, you will help maintain business rules, drive process improvements, and support end users with master data-related questions. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to data quality, consistency, and compliance across our business partner master data landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Billerud’s business partner master data management (MDM). Your work will help create a reliable foundation for business operations across the organization while driving improvements that deliver long-term value. Key tasks

• Manage daily business partner master data requests according to agreed process, data quality standards and processing times.
• Support business with their master data questions and take ownership for end-to-end process and solutions to improve how master data is managed and used.
• Troubleshoot and find solutions for master data incidents, together with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to MDM projects and governance forums
• Develop and maintain business partner MDM rules, standards, workflows and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with agreed governance, data validation and data standards.
• Use data and input from business stakeholders to prioritize the MDM development backlog to maximise the business impact.

Qualifications Mandatory Requirements

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• Good understanding of master data management (governance, processes and data) and how master data is used in business processes.
• Solid experience managing customer and/or supplier master data.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Source to Pay process knowledge.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Previous experience from an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Swedish language skills are considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with MDM and/or workflow management tools.

Personal qualities We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can balance accuracy and precision with a broader business perspective. You have a genuine passion for data and processes and enjoy driving efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement. With a structured and process-oriented approach, you ensure high-quality master data while contributing to the development of effective ways of working. You are confident in building strong relationships and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization, translating business needs into sustainable data solutions. You thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where colleagues support each other to succeed and reach our full potential. As a curious and adaptable individual, you embrace new tools and technologies and are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to continuous improvement. Contact For more information about the position, please contact Veera Lenkkeri, Senior Manager Business Support, at Veera.Lenkkeri@billerud.com. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Josefin Seger, HR Generalist, at josefin.seger@billerud.com. Application information Welcome with your application no later than 2026-10-21. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. Our recruitment process includes recruitment assessments, interviews, reference checks, and alcohol and drug testing. Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work? At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow. Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 5,200 employees in 16 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 40.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say. Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.