West Pharmaceutical Services · 1 day ago
Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality
Exton, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives. In this role, you will be responsible for performing Supplier Quality activities associated with external suppliers and ensuring compliance with West’s procedures and policies.
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Responsibilities
Establish and successfully execute supplier management plans which will align to overall business objectives
Maintain a strong collaborative partnership with external suppliers and cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success for assuring high product quality and meeting business needs
Monitor supplier performance including incoming failures, manufacturing yields and field failures to drive Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs)
Execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) with suppliers, ensuring effective and timely closure
Work with suppliers, R&D, and Sourcing on continuous improvement of supplier performance including supplier change request
Evaluate potential new or future suppliers and support supplier selection process with the cross-functional team
Participate in cross-functional teams of design engineering and quality engineering to work with suppliers during product development and ensures agreement for manufacturable, cost-effective designs
Approves components for use in products by driving Product Approval activities with the suppliers
Supports Supplier evaluation, audit management and related records
Supports the evaluation and development of Quality Agreements and purchasing specifications with suppliers
Support the development of an Incoming Inspection strategy on purchased products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or Science required
Minimum 5 years of quality related experience with preferred experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry
Experience working with suppliers and supplier engagement activities
Establish and successfully execute supplier management plans which will align to overall business objectives
Maintain a strong collaborative partnership with external suppliers and cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success for assuring high product quality and meeting business needs
Monitor supplier performance including incoming failures, manufacturing yields and field failures to drive Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs)
Execute Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) with suppliers, ensuring effective and timely closure
Work with suppliers, R&D, and Sourcing on continuous improvement of supplier performance including supplier change request
Evaluate potential new or future suppliers and support supplier selection process with the cross-functional team
Participate in cross-functional teams of design engineering and quality engineering to work with suppliers during product development and ensures agreement for manufacturable, cost-effective designs
Approves components for use in products by driving Product Approval activities with the suppliers
Supports Supplier evaluation, audit management and related records
Supports the evaluation and development of Quality Agreements and purchasing specifications with suppliers
Support the development of an Incoming Inspection strategy on purchased products
Preferred
Master's Degree In Engineering or Science preferred
Knowledge of sterilization process is preferred
Knowledge of cGMP, cGDP, relevant ISO standards, medical device requirements and other international regulations
Familiarity with MasterControl, SAP and working knowledge of statistical data analysis
Fluent in English
Thorough understanding of validation activities and risk management principles and techniques
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Negotiation skills and collaborating with suppliers
Ability to work under high volume production and fast changing environment
Willingness to work in a cross-functional team with different time zones
Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
Benefits
Benefit programs
Opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2025-12-06
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