Senior Supplier Engineer

Boston Scientific; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology leader is seeking a Supplier Engineer for their Materials Supplier Engineering Team in Penang, Malaysia. This role involves managing supplier selection and supporting quality improvements across the supply chain. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least 9 years of relevant experience. The ideal applicant will have expertise in supplier management and be adept at risk management and improving quality systems. Join a mission-driven company committed to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• At least 9 years of work experience in Supplier Engineering or a similar field.
• Working knowledge of Supplier Management concepts and practices.
• General knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Desirable previous experience in managing supplier changes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Technical Team Member for Supplier Management.
• Communicate with Global Internal & External Stakeholders.
• Manage changes while developing global relationships.
• Lead Material Value Improvement Projects.
• Support investigation of Material Quality issues.

Skills

Supplier Management

Risk management

Technical support

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 13485

Job description

Purpose Statement

Supplier Engineer in the Materials Supplier Engineering Team: This concentrates on all aspects of supplier selection, supplier process & material changes and technical support for all purchased commodities in BSC. The Materials Supplier Engineering Team is responsible for the technical leadership and resolution of non-conformances within the supply chain 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.
• Communicates effectively with all Global Internal & External Stakeholders.
• Manage changes across multiple site while developing global relationships.
• Demonstrates Technical skills in risk management and remediation.
• 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.
• Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team.
• Assess and Approves Supplier Requested Process Changes.
• Identifies, Supports and Leads Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s) throughout the Supply Chain.

Requirements :

• Candidate required processes at least bachelor's degree in engineering.
• At least 9 years’ work experience in Supplier Engineering role or similar field.
• Working knowledge and application of business and technical concepts, procedures and practices required for all aspects of Supplier Management.
• General knowledge of complimentary industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• Previous experience of managing changes from a supplier management perspective desirable.
• ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 Certification will be added advantage.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.