[Hiring] Supplier Quality Specialist @Medline Industries, LP

Role Description

Manage the vender set-up process, including initial vendor approval and routine re-evaluation. Serve as a subject matter expert in Medline’s vendor evaluation process. Will also be responsible for coordination of third-party laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and upload documentation for initial approval of new Medline vendors.
• Review, approve, and upload documentation for re-evaluation of Medline vendors.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Medline’s vendor evaluation program.
• Maintain Medline’s supplier audit schedule, by adding audit requests to the audit schedule and working with the audit team to ensure audits are completed according to schedule.
• Analyze and compile reports on a routine basis related to Supplier Quality.
• Prepare reports on assessment activities, findings, and outcomes.
• Coordinate third party testing between product divisions and third-party testing laboratories, including negotiating pricing, service level agreements and determining the appropriate product testing to be performed.
• Monitor supplier performance and support efforts to develop and implement changes for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science field.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical related field.
• Time management skills to prioritize, organize, and track details in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects.
• Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Position requires up to 25% travel.

Preferred skills

• Knowledge of FDA requirements and experience with FDA.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 requirements.
• Experience with supplier approvals, evaluations, re-evaluations, and monitoring.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Continuing education & training.
• Tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• Health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

Salary Information

The anticipated salary range for this position: $79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Company Description

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.