Job Number: 17574

External Description:

Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Supplier Relations Specialist
Location: Yorkshire/Humber   
Contract: Permanent, Full Time 
Work Hours: 37.5 

 

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance (QA) Supplier Relations Specialist on behalf of a global CDMO organization. 

 

Role Purpose:

In this role you will have the QA Oversight and control of GMP relevant suppliers and service providers (vendors) to ensure compliance and provide oversight throughout the quality supply chain lifecycle – from vendor onboarding (through vendor qualification), through proactive oversight (including logistics), monitoring and reporting, to end of service activities.

 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Own the GMP Site Supplier and Service Provider processes, including approved supplier lists
• Implementation and oversight of robust procedures and business processes with key stakeholders
• Maintain close communication with suppliers, procurement and supply chain in accordance with established procedures
• Own the GMP supplier approval documents (e.g. quality agreements, raw material specifications, raw material storage conditions, questionnaires, change controls, etc.) throughout their lifecycle
• Assist in communicating with product groups, procurement and supply chain, and group QA to confirm that supplier approvals meet the needs of production schedules
• Co-ordinate supplier audits, as applicable, according to procedures – working closely with Global Quality Supply chain to ensure that the suppliers used meet the requirements
• Perform/initiate applicable complaints and periodic performance reviews
• QA lead SME for vendor and logistics related topics within Audits and Inspections
• Design and conduct training and education
• QA Support and input to applicable deviations and change controls
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver robust business processes and improvements
• Ensure data is in compliance with ALCOA+ principles throughout its lifecycle

Key Requirements: 

• SME on Supplier/Vendor qualification, oversight and control
• SME on Quality Assurance within Supply chains
• Experience within GMP / Pharmaceutical environment is preferred
• Focus on high quality; good at planning, organizing and communication.
• Empowerment, motivating others
• Understand how to effectively engage others within project/change processes
• Champion and role model the values of diversity and inclusion through everyday interactions 
• Identify when company and customer interests may not align and seeks effective solutions to resolve or escalate
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands and leads defined work to successful conclusion on time
• Ensure clear and direct 2-way communication within their team and other organizations

Job Number: CONF67509

Community / Marketing Title: Quality Assurance Supplier Relations Specialist

Location_formattedLocationLong: Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber GB