MSD Supplier Development Engineer - Senior Specialist m/f/d 

Mexico, Mexico City 

329021776

Job Description

Supplier Development Engineer – Senior Specialist m/f/d

As a Supplier Development (SD) Engineer, you will proactively apply world class problem-solving skills through direct engagement with current and potential suppliers to reduce risks to quality and delivery across our global supply network. Partnering with colleagues in Global Procurement and key stakeholder groups, you will identify and implement solutions to complex problems across a range of service and component groups that support our Human Health, Animal Health and Corporate Services functions.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, inclusion, and communication skills combined with a proven track record of evaluating supplier capabilities against stakeholder requirements, mitigating risk and supporting new supplier launch activities. It is vital that the candidate can creatively apply project management skills and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset across a wide range of functional areas including, but not limited to, integrated logistics, corporate and site services, information technology, marketing services, and manufacturing/packaging operations.

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate potential suppliers 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 to ensure launch readiness.
• Evaluate and ensure alignment between Company and supplier specifications to avoid future deviations and supply issues
• Drive improvements in supplier performance and capabilities while collaborating with Global / Regional Procurement, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and Site Operation teams
• Facilitate overall process improvements to prevent supplier issues
• Develop metrics and scorecards to monitor supplier operational performance
• Coordinate, communicate and oversee general and technical matters pertaining to suppliers
• Maintain flexibility to travel, up to 50%, within the region, country and internationally to supplier/stakeholder locations

Your profile:

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Science or Business

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality, Technical, Manufacturing/Packaging or Business Operations.

• Experience applying data analytics to solve problems
• Demonstrated success working independently with all levels of the organization to get results, while fostering collaboration and maintaining a customer-focused mindset
• Appreciation and respect for diversity of thought and inclusion
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent demonstrated process improvement experience
• Knowledge of cGxPs and pharmaceutical / life science operations
• Functional knowledge in key areas of indirect sourcing and/or manufacturing/packaging operations including: Warehouse, Distribution and Transportation, Companion Diagnostics / Bio-markers, Thermal Protection Systems, Patient Support Programs, IT Services, Site Services / Facilities management, Manufacture and/or use of glass primary packaging containers for pharmaceuticals (e.g. vials, syringes)
• 50% of the time open to travel

What we look for …

Current Contingent Workers apply

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