Quality Assurance Specialist – Supplier & Vendor Compliance
About Your New Employer
- Join a leading global company renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
- Be part of a dynamic team that values professional growth, continuous learning, and excellence in quality assurance.
- Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to engage in global projects and initiatives.
About Your New Job
- Lead Auditor: Conduct supplier audits (initial, routine, for-cause), prepare audit reports, track CAPAs, and verify implementation effectiveness.
- Global QA Support: Provide QA input into procurement decisions and cross-functional sourcing teams to ensure GxP compliance.
- Supplier Qualification: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the supplier qualification program, including risk-based classification, audit planning, and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Documentation Review: Review and approve supplier quality documentation, such as Technical/Quality Agreements, audit responses, change notifications, and deviation reports.
- Training and Development: Develop and deliver internal training on supplier qualification procedures and regulatory expectations.
What Skills You Need
- Lead Auditor Qualification: Must be lead auditor trained with a recognized qualification.
- Educational Background: Master’s degree in a science discipline.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of overall experience with at least 3 years in auditing vendors/suppliers.
- Travel: Willingness to travel approximately 5 to 10 times throughout the year for vendor audits.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of quality systems, technical agreements, and risk-based approaches to supplier qualification.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.
What’s Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Ross Keyes on 091 749 269. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.
