Supplier Quality Engineer

Actual Talent; Lliçà d'Amunt; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Werfen, a global leader in diagnostics, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer for Biokit to manage supplier quality systems and ensure compliant direct and indirect suppliers. The role emphasizes audits, change management, risk assessment, and training across the quality organization.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in supplier quality, strong English plus Spanish or Catalan, and working knowledge of SAP. Travel up to 30% is required as part of supplier assessments and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supplier quality role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge valued.
• Fluency in Spanish or Catalan; advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate impact of internal changes and supplier change notifications.
• Establish change validation strategies and approve validation docs.
• Conduct risk assessments to evaluate impact on final product.
• Act as Internal and Supplier Auditor; participate in External Audits.
• Ensure Direct and Indirect/Service suppliers meet quality standards.
• Evaluate and approve Indirect/Service quality suppliers.
• Deliver Quality Training to personnel across Biokit.
• Interface with partners and suppliers for required quality activities.
• Manage Non-Conformities, CAPAs, supplier complaints and SCARs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Change management

Supplier management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology or Life Sciences

Postgraduate degrees a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Job description

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain and our Technology Centers are located in the United States and Europe. Worldwide sales exceeded €2.2 billion in 2024, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer plays a critical role in our Quality System. Biokit is looking for a professional fully integrated into the Supplier Quality Department to manage all aspects related to suppliers. The mission of this position is to ensure that approved Direct and Indirect Suppliers comply with internal procedures and applicable IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics) industry standards, guaranteeing the highest quality in our final products.

Key Accountabilities

• Change Management: Evaluate the impact of proposed internal changes and supplier change notifications.
• Validation: Establish change validation strategies; review and approve validation documentation (protocols and reports).
• Risk Assessment: Conduct, review, and approve risk assessments performed at Biokit to evaluate the impact of changes on the final product.
• Audits: Act as an Internal Auditor and Supplier Auditor, and participate in External Audits.
• Supplier Compliance: Ensure Direct Suppliers and Indirect/Service Suppliers comply with applicable quality standards.
• Supplier Evaluation: Execute the approval and ongoing performance evaluation of Indirect/Service Quality Suppliers.
• Training: Deliver Quality Training to personnel across Biokit.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as an interface with partners and suppliers for all required Quality activities.
• Quality Issues Resolution: Manage Non-Conformities, CAPAs, Supplier Complaints, and SCARs.

Networking & Key Relationships

Interactions determined by department needs, including:

• Procurement
• Technical Support
• Quality Operations

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Diplomatura/Grado) in Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related Life Sciences (relevant skills and work experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
  • Postgraduate degrees or higher qualifications are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar supplier quality role.
• Tools & Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word). Basic working knowledge of SAP is valued.
• Languages: Professional fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Advanced proficiency in English (both spoken and written).
• Regulatory & Standards: Strong knowledge of Quality standards applicable to the IVD sector.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound decision-making under pressure.
• Methodical, structured, and well-organized approach to tasks.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative mindset.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely across teams.
• Systematic approach with continuous tracking, follow-up, and verification of deliverables.
• Active alignment with Werfen values in everyday work and professional relationships.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 30% travel.