Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Supplier Relations Specialist
Location: Yorkshire/Humber
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Hours: 37.5
Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance (QA) Supplier Relations Specialist on behalf of a global CDMO organization.
Role Purpose:
In this role you will have the QA Oversight and control of GMP relevant suppliers and service providers (vendors) to ensure compliance and provide oversight throughout the quality supply chain lifecycle – from vendor onboarding (through vendor qualification), through proactive oversight (including logistics), monitoring and reporting, to end of service activities.
Key Accountabilities:
* Own the GMP Site Supplier and Service Provider processes, including approved supplier lists
* Implementation and oversight of robust procedures and business processes with key stakeholders
* Maintain close communication with suppliers, procurement and supply chain in accordance with established procedures
* Own the GMP supplier approval documents (e.g. quality agreements, raw material specifications, raw material storage conditions, questionnaires, change controls, etc.) throughout their lifecycle
* Assist in communicating with product groups, procurement and supply chain, and group QA to confirm that supplier approvals meet the needs of production schedules
* Co-ordinate supplier audits, as applicable, according to procedures – working closely with Global Quality Supply chain to ensure that the suppliers used meet the requirements
* Perform/initiate applicable complaints and periodic performance reviews
* QA lead SME for vendor and logistics related topics within Audits and Inspections
* Design and conduct training and education
* QA Support and input to applicable deviations and change controls
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver robust business processes and improvements
* Ensure data is in compliance with ALCOA+ principles throughout its lifecycle
Key Requirements:
* SME on Supplier/Vendor qualification, oversight and control
* SME on Quality Assurance within Supply chains
* Experience within GMP / Pharmaceutical environment is preferred
* Focus on high quality; good at planning, organizing and communication.
* Empowerment, motivating others
* Understand how to effectively engage others within project/change processes
* Champion and role model the values of diversity and inclusion through everyday interactions
* Identify when company and customer interests may not align and seeks effective solutions to resolve or escalate
* Ability to prioritize multiple demands and leads defined work to successful conclusion on time
* Ensure clear and direct 2-way communication within their team and other organizations
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