Senior Supplier Engineer

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Penang is seeking a Supplier Engineer to join their Materials Supplier Engineering Team. The successful candidate will manage supplier selection and process changes, focusing on quality and cost reduction in the supply chain. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 9 years of relevant experience. This role involves promoting quality systems and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 9 years’ work experience in Supplier Engineering role or similar field.
• Working knowledge of business and technical concepts required for Supplier Management.
• Previous experience managing supplier changes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Technical Team Member on Supplier Management aspects.
• Support objectives in Quality, Cost, and Service.
• Promote the Quality System within the Supply Base.

Skills

Supplier Management

Risk Management

Technical Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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
• Assesses and Approves Supplier Requested Process Changes
• Identifies, Supports and Leads Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s) throughout the Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Candidate required proses 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.

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