Supplier Quality Specialist

at  ConvaTec

Change is everywhere at Convatec. It’s transforming our business and helping us improve millions of lives. And we’re nowhere near finished. Across every part of our business, we’re pushing for better. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a Supplier Quality Specialist, and you’ll do the same.
The Supplier Quality Specialist executes and supports supplier quality control activities for external manufacturing business unit and its suppliers within the Global Supplier Quality Team.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the medical device industry * Minimum 2 years of experience in quality documentation management / document control is preferred.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Management
• Basic statistical skills.
• Advanced Data mining skills.
• Detailed analytical abilities.
• Strong prioritization and coordination skills.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• BS/BA degree in medical engineering or life sciences.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Position may involve travel up to 10% of the time to Convatec sites and supplier locations globally.

• Execution of final release for third party product batches to support base business and to ensure compliance to specifications and documentation requirements.
• Support the development, maintenance and execution of training materials, standard operating procedures, and work instructions to support the External Manufacturing Quality processes.
• Maintain a strong relationship with Global suppliers to ensure Quality Control and Compliance for daily operations along with New Product Introductions and Base Business Changes.
• Maintain strong understanding of quality documentation requirements to provide guidance and solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with suppliers to inform and drive correction of errors in product documentation following the appropriate controlled processes!
• Support the development of and execute Change Control with supplier.
• Maintain Monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics utilizing strong data mining skills for the Supplier Quality business.
• Manage documentation through the document life cycle, ensuring a documented and approved review-and-approval process before being stored.
• Provide support during internal and external audits and inspections.
• Execution and sign off final release for third party product batches to support base business and to ensure compliance to specifications and documentation requirements.