Philips Supplier Quality Manager 

Germany, Hesse 

562903498

Supplier Quality Manager
Job Description

Ensure that the Quality systems at our Suppliers and within Philips, as well as our Supplier's products & services, meet relevant Purchasing Controls requirements.

You are responsible for supplier qualification, audits, SCARs, performance monitoring, external inspections/audits of Purchasing controls, product risk assessments and training.

Your role:

• Exercising a multi-disciplinary approach and applying knowledge of Supplier Quality principles, theories and concepts; including ASL (Approved Supplier List) management, auditing, SCAR coordination, performance monitoring
• Product onboarding and Quality Transition Plans
• Executing and documenting compliance verification as part of 3rd Party Product onboarding and defining verification inspection plans where applicable
• Participating in the supplier selection and qualification process, incl. Supplier Audits preparation, execution, and documentation.
• Supporting the Approved Supplier List management, incl.evidence of evaluation records
• Issuing Supplier Corrective Actions Requests (SCARs) and Quality Notifications to suppliers and ensuring completion
• Giving input to purchasing control processes, procedures & systems in compliance with applicable regulations
• Participating/supportingintegration and validation of purchasing procedures with supporting IT and data applications for effective operationalization
• Frequently interacting with functional peer groups, demonstrating the ability to gain cooperation of others,leading/participatingin cross-functional projects
• Exercising judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine the appropriate action

You are the right fit if:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar function
• Auditing skill-sets, up to and including certified SQ lead auditor and ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO19011, FDA and EU MDR working knowlegde
• Experience in Manufacturing Processes and familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, production/quality development and control methods: CtQ definition, DfSS, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, etc.
• Expertise in problem solving with quality tools.
• Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) Ownership, Execution and Independent Review
• Knowledge of LEAN: Including Daily Management
• Fluent level of English, other languages are a plus
• Ability to prioritize and work in a structured manner
• Good Team player with good communication skills