Quality Assurance Supplier Relations Specialist

Randstad Enterprise; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services seeks a Quality Assurance (QA) Supplier Relations Specialist for a global CDMO organization. The role encompasses QA oversight of GMP suppliers, ensuring compliance through the quality supply chain lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have expertise in supplier/vendor qualification and experience in a pharmaceutical environment, emphasizing communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience within GMP / Pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands and lead defined work to successful conclusion on time.
• Champion and role model the values of diversity and inclusion through everyday interactions.

Responsibilities

• QA Oversight and control of GMP relevant suppliers and service providers.
• Implement and oversee robust procedures and business processes with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate supplier audits according to procedures.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Organization

Job 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