Senior Supplier Quality Expert – Medical Devices, Italy

Fresenius Medical Care; Palazzo Pignano; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Palazzo Pignano, Italy, is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Expert CATS to drive supplier quality management within the Bloodlines division, ensuring supplier conformity, product quality, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Operations, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and external suppliers to uphold the highest standards for medical device manufacturing, focusing on ISO 13485, CAPA, change control, and risk management in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Quality Management, preferably in Supplier Quality or Supplier Management.
• Experience in supplier qualification, audits, supplier development, and quality system implementation.
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality tools and methodologies.
• Experience in regulated environments (MedTech/healthcare).
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supplier Quality Management activities within the Bloodlines division.
• Implement and maintain Supplier Quality Assurance systems aligned with global FMC policies.
• Drive supplier qualification, auditing, and development programs.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Support supplier process validation, risk management, and change management.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Structured problem-solving

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Influence and decision making

Accountability

Teamwork in global matrix

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

TrackWise

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Palazzo Pignano, Italy, is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Expert CATS to drive supplier quality management within the Bloodlines division, ensuring supplier conformity, product quality, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Operations, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and external suppliers to uphold the highest standards for medical device manufacturing, focusing on ISO 13485, CAPA, change control, and risk management in