Global Quality Manager – Supplier Assurance

Almac Group Ltd; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Craigavon seeks a Global Quality Manager – Supplier Assurance to manage supplier and material processes. Responsibilities include qualifying suppliers, ensuring GMP compliance, and managing strategic relationships. Candidates should have significant experience in quality systems and a regulated environment, along with essential qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Employer pension contributions

34 days paid annual leave

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working within an established Quality System (e.g. GMP, ISO) in a Supplier Quality Role.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a regulated environment.
• Previous Line Management Skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Procurement to qualify suppliers.
• Govern material controls and ensure compliance with GMP regulations.
• Manage strategic relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Quality systems

Regulated environment

Strategic Relationships

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB10995

The Role

Working as part of the Pharma Services Business Unit, the Global Quality Manager – Supplier Assurance will be the driving force behind supplier and material management processes across our global operations. You’ll collaborate closely with Procurement and internal stakeholders to qualify suppliers, govern material controls, and ensure compliance with GMP and international pharmaceutical regulations.

For a full list of job specific responsibilities please see attached Job Description.

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English Language and Maths
• Level 5 qualification
• Significant experience working within an established Quality System (e.g. GMP, ISO) in a Supplier Quality Role.
• Must have a minimum 5 years’ experience in a regulated environment.
• Previous Line Management Skills
• Proven experience managing agreements.
• Proven experience in managing strategic relationships with suppliers and/or clients.
• Working in collaboration with key business stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exist)

• Bachelor’s degree or significant experience in this field in lieu of Level 5 qualification.
• Lead Auditor Certified
• Strong working knowledge of EU GMP, FDA and ICH guidelines.
• Auditing experience
• Demonstrable experience in Quality Risk Management Principles.

Reward

For the successful candidate, we offer an attractive benefits package which will include a competitive salary, annual bonus, employer pension contributions, 34 days paid annual leave, healthcare benefits and much more. Please see further details on the Benefits Tab.

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 19th October 2025

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE:

Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Skills: quality systems, Regulated environment, Strategic Relationships