About Convatec
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
About the role:
The Senior Supplier Quality Manager will support the management a group of globally based, experienced professionals who should exercise independence in their roles. The Senior Supplier Quality Manager leads complex and strategic initiatives in collaboration with other Convatec Senior leaders that develop and enhance Convatec’s Global Supplier Quality program.
The Global Supplier Quality teams are accountable for developing, deploying and executing global policies and procedures that ensure Convatec business units are harmonized and compliant to the appropriate regulations and standards. Furthermore, the team is responsible for ensuring all supplier onboarding, supplier audits, outsourcing activities and supplier performance management is done so in compliance with Convatec’s established ways of working and regulatory standards.
Your key duties and responsibilities:
Enterprise-wide Strategic Collaboration
Partner with senior leaders in other departments to align on strategies and policies across their respective areas, ensuring alignment with Global Supplier Quality, which include but not limited to BU Quality leads, Supply Chain, NPD, Operations, Packaging and Regulatory.
Guide supplier selection, evaluation, and approval processes as needed, ensuring alignment with technical standards and regulatory requirements.
Supplier Relationship and Performance Management
Communication and Internal Stakeholder Management
Ensure effective communication flows with supporting departments (e.g., Procurement, Business Units) regarding performance, organizational changes, and strategic priorities.
Continuous Improvement and Quality Strategic Initiatives
Lead strategic initiatives for continuous improvement in supplier quality management processes, including supplier development programs, quality improvement workshops, and root cause analysis.
Drive initiatives to enhance the quality management system, including defining and aligning quality goals, standards, best practices across the supply chain, supplier training, audits, and process optimization.
Champion Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies to reduce defects, streamline operations, and improve the supplier's ability to meet quality expectations. Presents out adherence to project timelines in a proactive manner to senior stakeholders.
Team Performance Management
Issue Resolution & Corrective Action Management
Advanced knowledge and implementation of effective quality control for manufacturing and supply chain operations, particularly in supplier evaluation, selection, auditing, and supplier management programs.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements that affect the medical device manufacturing business and put policies and systems in place to achieve conformance: QSR Part 820, ISO 13485, MDD 93/42, ISO 9001, GMP Parts 201 and 211, EU MDR.
Qualifications/Education:
Minimum of B.S., or equivalent, in a scientific/technical discipline is required. Advanced degree (M.S., M.B.A, Ph.D. or equivalent) preferred.
Ready to join us?
At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.
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