Quality Assurance Specialist I

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Specialist I (Supplier Management Support) will provide hands-on support to the Supplier Management Program maintenance. Activities include but are not limited to, supplier qualification, audit assistance, support for supplier complaints, agreement preparation and timely communication of supplier management KPIs to key stakeholder. In addition, this position is responsible for providing backup for its peers as needed.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Quality Function:

• Support the maintenance of an effective Supplier Management process by:
• Supporting supplier qualifications
• Managing and organizing supplier documentations
• Assisting in scheduling supplier audits
• Support the maintenance of the Approved Supplier List in a current state
• Preparing and managing Quality Agreements with suppliers
• Managing SCAR in a timely manner
• Sharing supplier notifications with appropriate key stakeholders
• Help with compiling and reporting of monthly KPIs
• This role may also support the quality team with other responsibilities such as non-conforming events, complaints, and change control.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 year of related experience in a life science, regulated environment

Other Required:

• Ability to meet deadlines and perform administrative functions.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency including Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to organize tasks, work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to function independently within a minimally supervised environment with exceptional attention to detail required.
• Demonstrate highly developed communication skills including well-developed writing skills and verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, fluently and comprehend the English language
• Extended work hours may be necessary to meet the business demands.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a Quality Department/Life Sciences-Regulated environment including supplier management.