Global Supplier Quality Senior Specialist

• Lead global supplier qualification, approval, and requalification processes in alignment with corporate and regulatory standards
• Develop and maintain comprehensive supplier risk assessments and qualification documentation
• Oversee the full supplier lifecycle — from onboarding and performance monitoring to periodic reviews and requalification
• Plan, conduct, and report supplier audits (both on-site and remote) to verify compliance with internal and external standards
• Ensure adherence to GMP, ISO 13485, HACCP, and other applicable global quality and regulatory frameworks
• Partner with suppliers to address audit findings, implement corrective and preventive actions, and monitor their effectiveness
• Support site quality operations in reviewing and approving supplier-provided documentation, including change controls, technical files, and periodic reviews
• Maintain and update Supplier Quality Agreements, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the preparation and successful execution of regulatory inspections and customer audits related to supplier management
• Proactively identify and mitigate supplier-related risks impacting product quality or supply continuity
• Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reliability, and compliance maturity
• Monitor supplier KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure alignment on supplier quality strategy and standards
• Provide expert guidance, training, and support to internal teams on supplier qualification, compliance, and audit processes

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in supplier quality management within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or food supplements
• Strong working knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, HACCP, and global regulatory expectations
• Demonstrated success in supplier audits, risk-based quality management, and compliance oversight
• Lead Auditor certification highly desirable
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Proven experience using digital tools and systems for supplier qualification and performance management
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and multicultural environment
• Fluency in English required
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other business platforms
• Strategic, analytical, and results-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality excellence

additional languages are a plus