MSD Supplier Development Engineer 

Netherlands, North Holland, Haarlem 

303558614

Job Description

Purpose of the role

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate potential suppliers’ technical capabilities against defined criteria to ensure selection of partners who can meet the Company’s business requirements as part of the formal sourcing process

• Develop mitigation plans to address gaps and risks found during supplier selection and manage resolution of those plans (including on-site support, where needed) to ensure launch readiness and successful routine production

• Evaluate and ensure alignment between Company and supplier specifications to avoid future deviations and supply issues

• Drive improvements in supplier capabilities while collaborating with Global / Regional Procurement, Science & Technology, and other Company stakeholders

• Execute Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) with high-risk suppliers

• Maintain flexibility to travel, ~25%, within the region, country and internationally to supplier/stakeholder locations

Your profile:

• BS/BA degree in Engineering or Science

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality, Technical, or Manufacturing / Packaging Operations, preferably with knowledge of cGxPs and pharmaceutical / life science operations

• Ability to work in dynamic environments with potentially conflicting priorities

• Demonstrated success working independently with all levels of a matrix organization to get results, while fostering collaboration and maintaining a customer-focused mindset

• Demonstrated leadership skills including professional / interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to develop and maintain commercial relationships with suppliers

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

• Experience with leading/executing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) projects with high-risk suppliers

• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g. Green Belt / Black Belt) or equivalent demonstrated process improvement experience

• Experience in Statistical analysis

• Appreciation and respect for diversity of thought and inclusion

What we offer

Current Contingent Workers apply

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Job Posting End Date:07/01/2024

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