Sr. Staff Supplier Quality Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
The Sr. Staff Supplier Quality Specialist serves as a Supplier Quality systems subject matter expert, leading Supplier Quality Management processes, projects, governance, metrics, process improvements, and documentation strategy. The role partners with Supplier Quality, Procurement, Quality, Operations, Engineering, IT, and business leaders to improve process effectiveness, compliance, scalability, and data-driven decision-making.
Job description
Supplier Quality Management Process Strategy
- Provide senior SME leadership for Supplier Quality Management processes, governance, metrics, documentation, and process controls across sites or business units.
- Set strategy for harmonized supplier qualification, monitoring, issue management, supplier change control, Quality Agreements, PPAP governance, supplier audit planning, and process effectiveness reviews.
- Translate regulatory, QMS, business, and stakeholder requirements into scalable Supplier Quality processes and technology-enabled solutions.
Strategic Projects, Systems, and Transformation
- Lead complex, cross-site Supplier Quality process transformations, system improvements, data governance initiatives, and continuous improvement portfolios.
- Develop improvement roadmaps, business cases, risk assessments, stakeholder alignment plans, and sustainment mechanisms.
- Use analytics, dashboards, and leading indicators to reduce supplier quality risk, improve process cycle time, and reduce cost of poor supplier quality.
Governance, Influence, and Mentoring
- Advise Supplier Quality and business leaders on process risks, controls, metrics, and improvement priorities.
- Lead governance reviews, escalation forums, audit readiness activities, and process health assessments.
- Mentor specialists and engineers; provide expert guidance on PPI, RCCM, change management, and Supplier Quality systems practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8+ years in Supplier Quality, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business Process, or related functions
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and applicable industry standards
- Knowledge of Supplier Quality Management processes, QMS documentation, process governance, project management, change management, and practical process improvement methods
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and build effective relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and stakeholders
- Ability to analyze data, summarize results, generate metrics, identify risks, and drive improvement actions
- Detail-oriented, organized, accurate, self-motivated, adaptable, and able to prioritize work to meet business objectives
- Demonstrated ability to mentor colleagues, influence stakeholders, and lead complex or cross-functional improvement initiatives
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.