Global Vendor Management Lead: Quality & Compliance

PSMP; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PSMP is seeking a Manager: Vendor Management to oversee centralized vendor management across multiple business units and regions, ensuring suppliers meet GMP, quality and regulatory standards. The role leads vendor qualification, audits, risk management, CAPAs and ongoing compliance, while maintaining vendor master data in SAP/Qinfo.

It also involves developing and harmonising SOPs, training teams on quality and GMP requirements, and monitoring supplier documentation.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in Quality Assurance or Vendor Management within pharma.
• Experience with vendor qualification and GMP audits.
• Experience in risk assessments for suppliers and materials.
• Familiarity with FDA/EMA/WHO/SAHPRA regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to SAP/Qinfo vendor master data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor qualification, approval, periodic review and ongoing compliance monitoring per GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct supplier and CMO audits, including CAPA management.
• Conduct vendor/material risk assessments and regulatory evaluations.
• Initiate and maintain Technical Quality Agreements (TQAs).
• Maintain approved vendor lists and vendor master data in SAP/Qinfo.
• Develop and harmonise vendor management SOPs and provide training on GMP requirements.
• Maintain vendor compliance documentation (GMP certificates, licences, quality agreements).
• Monitor vendor performance and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Compile and analyse vendor quality reports and risk information for management decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors and partners to support compliance and continuity of supply.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Vendor Management

Audits

GMP Compliance

Regulatory Affairs

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Postgraduate QA/Regulatory/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Qinfo

Job description

PSMP is seeking a Manager: Vendor Management to oversee centralized vendor management across multiple business units and regions, ensuring suppliers meet GMP, quality and regulatory standards. The role leads vendor qualification, audits, risk management, CAPAs and ongoing compliance, while maintaining vendor master data in SAP/Qinfo.

It also involves developing and harmonising SOPs, training teams on quality and GMP requirements, and monitoring supplier documentation.