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Senior Supplier Quality Specialist

Senior Supplier Quality Specialist

LocationUtrecht , Netherlands
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Published1 day ago
Senior Supplier Quality Specialist

For my client – a leading medical device company – I am looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Specialist to oversee supplier qualification, audits, and risk management while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a key role ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and MDR 2017/745 regulations across global suppliers.

Job Description: As a Senior Supplier Quality Specialist, you will be responsible for managing supplier quality across Asia and EMEA, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and company standards. You will play a critical role in supplier audits, CAPA management, and quality assurance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance and maintain a robust Supplier Quality Management (SQM) system.

Responsibilities:
Supplier Management and Oversight
  • Oversee and monitor the quality performance of multiple suppliers across Asia and EMEA.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment on quality and operational goals.
  • Review of the supplier quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with company standards, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, MDR 2017/745 and customer requirements.

Quality Assurance and Compliance
  • Establish and enforce supplier quality management processes, including quality control plans in coordination with the QA team.
  • Lead investigations (SCAR) into quality issues, working closely with suppliers to implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Ensure suppliers adhere to ISO 13485, ISO 9001, MDR 2017/745, or other applicable international standards and regulations.

Continuous Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance product quality, reduce non-conformances, and optimize supplier processes.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to implement process improvement methodologies.
  • Monitor supplier KPIs such as PPM, on-time delivery, audit results, complaints, and inspection results.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support
  • Work closely with internal teams, including Procurement, Quality & Regulatory, and Operations, to ensure supplier quality aligns with business goals.
  • Act as the primary quality contact for suppliers, facilitating communication and issue resolution.
  • Partner with the Supply Chain team to qualify new suppliers and manage supplier transitions where necessary.
  • Work closely with our stakeholders and colleagues in the Shanghai site.

Reporting and Data Analysis
  • Maintain accurate records of supplier performance, audits, and corrective actions.
  • Provide regular reports on supplier quality metrics, trends, and risks to senior management.
  • Utilize data analysis to identify systemic issues and implement strategic solutions.

Key Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Supplier Quality Management, preferably in a global medical device manufacturing or supply chain environment.
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent qualifications preferred.
  • Lead Auditor Certification for ISO 13485 is a plus.
  • Training on ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and MDR 2017/745.

Practicalities:
  • Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands – Hybrid
  • Language: English
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Start Date: ASAP

Interested? We want to hear from you! If you’re excited by this opportunity, send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at k.mabena@panda-int.com or call her on +31 2020 44502.