At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead supplier management activities to ensure quality and compliance across our supplier base.
- Company: Innovative company focused on healthcare, life sciences, and electronics.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, opportunities for growth, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel opportunities and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and improving lives globally.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and 1+ years in supplier quality or management.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your Role
In your role as Quality Specialist 3 (Supplier Management), you will lead supplier management activities to ensure quality and compliance across our supplier base. You’ll raise supplier complaints, manage supplier quality agreements, oversee supplier change notifications, and conduct on-site supplier audits. This is your chance to strengthen sourcing resilience and partner with suppliers to uphold our quality standards.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Raise and manage supplier complaints, including tracking resolution and corrective actions.
- Lead the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of Supplier Quality Agreements (SQAs).
- Manage supplier change notifications (SCNs) and ensure timely, compliant implementation.
- Plan and perform on-site supplier audits, including preparation, execution, and CAPA follow-up.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Procurement, QA, QC) to drive supplier-related improvements.
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all supplier activities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier quality and risk management.
- Travel to suppliers' sites, mostly local to Glasgow but your role will also include European travel.
Who You Are
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Engineering, or Quality Management).
- 1+ years of experience in a supplier quality / supplier audit / supplier management role.
- Strong understanding of supplier quality agreements, change notifications, and risk assessments.
- Proven experience planning and conducting supplier audits (on-site preferred).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and a quality mindset.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Proactive, with strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
What we offer:
We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Quality Specialist 3 - Supplier Management in Glasgow employer: Merck Group
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and diversity, where your role as a Quality Specialist 3 in Supplier Management will empower you to make a significant impact on quality and compliance. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a culture of inclusion, and opportunities for continuous improvement, you'll thrive in an environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. Located in Glasgow, with local and European travel, this position offers a unique chance to work closely with suppliers while contributing to meaningful advancements in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics.
