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Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies · 2 days ago

Manager, Global Supplier Quality

Lakewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$129K/yr - $162K/yr

7+ years exp

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a global leader in medical devices, committed to improving patient lives. The Manager, Global Supplier Quality will lead quality initiatives for the extrusion commodity, ensuring compliance and reliability of externally sourced components while driving supplier development and continuous improvement.

Medical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and implement supplier quality strategies for assigned commodities working closely with supply chain and the quality assurance team

Drives proactive solutions and development that improve overall supplier performance. Supports supplier performance and risk processes to create predictive measures to help BCT prevent issues that might impact our facilities or customers

Assume overall responsibility for the commodities quality performance within Terumo BCT and in accordance with assigned KPI’s

Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards

Monitor, measure and action supplier performance using KPIs such as PPM, on-time delivery, and corrective action responsiveness

Serve as a quality expert for the specific commodity and collaborate with engineering and sourcing to define quality requirements and specifications

Acts as a lead for supplier quality in supplier selection. Drives the process to standard procedures, coordinates with supply chain, and holds the supplier quality team accountable to deliver quality suppliers that meet or exceed our expectations

Drives supplier escalations and resolution, solving problems through problem solving methodology (8D, A3, DMAIC). Monitors solutions to prevent repeat issues

Support supplier transfers, new product introductions, and projects that impact their commodity suppliers

Provides guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team on the principles of supplier management, new product design, and component qualifications

Instills quality processes and best practices within Terumo BCT and at suppliers. Assists in the development of new processes that improve supplier quality

Leads and manages continuous improvement activities for the supplier quality team as assigned

Qualification

Supplier relationship managementQuality assuranceRegulatory complianceMedical device experienceContinuous improvementExecutive-level communicationAnalytical skillsPC software proficiencyProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsProject managementLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered

Minimum 7 years in similar role or related experience at a global manufacturing company

Supplier relationship management & negotiation

Executive-level communication and stakeholder management in a global company

Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, leadership, problem-solving and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to consistently work through multiple issues by capitalizing on available resources and prioritizing accordingly

Demonstrated use of comprehensive analytical skills to determine alternatives and present recommendations

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to thrive in a continuous improvement environment

Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively

Preferred

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering

MBA

Experience in Medical Device industry

Supplier Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Six Sigma

Benefits

Multiple group medical, dental and vision plans

A robust wellness program

Life insurance and disability coverages

A variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

401(k) plan with a matching contribution

Vacation and sick time programs for associates

Company

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

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Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a global leader in blood component, therapeutic apheresis and cellular technologies serving customers in more than 150 countries.

Founded in 1964

Lakewood, Colorado, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.terumobct.com

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