Supplier Quality Manager — Supply Base Optimization

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Ringaskiddy; On-site; EUR 91,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Manager Source Quality Supply Base Optimization to lead a global team of Supplier Quality Engineers. You will drive supplier selection, qualification, development, transfers, and stabilization within MedTech supply base optimization programs.

The role requires deep expertise in quality systems, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure patient safety and continuous supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Business, or related field is required.
• Minimum of two years of direct people-management experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading Supplier Quality Engineers in global/matrixed orgs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Supplier Quality Engineers and related resources.
• Define and implement transfer quality plans for product/process transfers and supplier development.
• Oversight of risk management, quality systems, and regulatory engagement for base optimization programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety, product quality, and supply continuity.
• Provide governance, dashboards, and reporting on schedule, quality, and financials.

Skills

People leadership

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Lean Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Manager Source Quality Supply Base Optimization to lead a global team of Supplier Quality Engineers. You will drive supplier selection, qualification, development, transfers, and stabilization within MedTech supply base optimization programs.

The role requires deep expertise in quality systems, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure patient safety and continuous supply.