Supplier Engineer

GxP Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GxP Recruitment are delighted to be working with our global Medical Device client on a Supplier Engineer role based in Galway. The role focuses on supplier selection, process and material changes, and providing technical support for all purchased goods within the supply chain.

You will work with Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units to manage supplier performance, quality improvements, and cost reductions while ensuring GMP-aligned documentation and transfer of processes to

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Teamwork and collaboration are key for project success.
• Experience in supplier engineering or project management is valued.

Responsibilities

• Technical team member on supplier management initiatives.
• Support quality, cost and service objectives across the supply chain.
• Investigate material quality issues and coordinate with Quality, Procurement and Business Units to resolve them.
• Promote the Quality System within the supply base and ensure supplier compliance.
• Lead or support VIPs and process change assessments with Suppliers.

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem solving

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

Level 8 qualification in Engineering or Science

Job description

GxP Recruitment are delighted to be working with our global Medical Device client on this exciting role in Galway.

A Supplier Engineer role concentrates in general on all aspects of supplier selection, supplier process & material changes and technical support for all purchased commodities. The Materials Supplier Engineering Team is responsible for the technical leadership and resolution of non-conformances in the supply chain in support of business continuity and the transfer in, and integration of, New Products into manufacturing sites and achieving year-on-year material cost reduction targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Team Member on teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for all aspects of Supplier Management.
• Demonstrates Technical skills in Commodity Management.
• Responsible for supporting objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and Service.
• Supports Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain.
• Supports investigation of Material Quality issues as they arise. Works with Quality, Procurement & Business Units to resolve issues and disposition product.
• Promotes the Quality System within the Supply Base.
• Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection & Business Units to ensure that components meet established requirements.
• Ensures that adequate Corrective Actions are identified, implemented and controlled by Suppliers
• Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements
• Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures.
• Communicates effectively with all Internal & External Stakeholders.
• Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team
• Assesses and Approves Supplier Requested Process Changes
• Identifies, Supports and Leads Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s) throughout the Supply Chain.
• Transferring and implementing processes either from development or from another manufacturing facility.
• Project planning, in detail, in support of major project, product/process transfer etc.
• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, which complies with GMP in conjunction with the other team members.
• Lead resolution of problems that impede project progress.
• Identify and escalation unresolved obstacles to the success of the project.

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
• Between 2- and 5-years’ experience in a Supplier Engineering or Engineering Project Management Role
• Supply Chain Project Management Experience
• Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork & collaboration is a key competency for this role.
• Ideally experience of working in a regulated environment.