Together, we can beat cancer.

At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, to improve people's lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.

Global Director of Supplier Quality

The Global Director of Supplier Quality reports to the VP of Supply Chain Quality. This new role within Varian is responsible for managing the newly integrated global supplier quality team that is responsible for overall supplier quality working closely with our cross functional partners (procurement, engineering, supply chain and service). The supplier quality organization includes both the strategic and operational components of supplier quality with 3 regional teams globally. Global team reporting is both in a direct reporting and matrix reporting structure. The role is responsible for the following supplier quality activities including: Supplier Selection & Early Involvement, Supplier Qualification, Supplier Monitoring and Development, Quality Compliance, NPI work with suppliers, Supplier Qualification, Product Acceptance and Quality Controls and Continuous Improvement. Responsibilities also include supplier quality process ownership, project management of supplier quality issues, oversight of all supplier development plans as well as oversight (tracking and communications) of supplier quality escalations.

Directs and guides the activities of a function responsible for interfacing with product development and supplier engineering to provide materials and components for company product manufacturing. Develops systems and procedures for selecting and monitoring vendors and suppliers to ensure their ability to meet engineering and quality standards and that parts and materials received meet requirements in a cost-effective manner. Establishes requirements for suppliers to achieve process and quality standards for GMPs. Facilitates development of team/partner relationships with vendors/suppliers and maintains relationships for long-term contracts for delivery of high quality components and materials. Conducts supplier facility surveys of potential critical components providers. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Performs all required management responsibilities including but not limited to: implementing the company's policies, programs, and guidelines; ensuring employee productivity and growth; managing resources; knowing Varian's business; and maintaining functional, technical, and external market awareness necessary for managing immediate organization.

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge: Ability, competence, and confidence to lead people. Effective interpersonal skills. Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with HCM (e.g., Workday) or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired. Typical Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree or equivalent. Masters Degree preferred. 15 years of related experience. 7 years management experience.

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong influencing, building and maintaining successful and effective trust-based working relationships with direct reports, management peers and other colleagues.
• Proven experience in project and change management, process excellence, business management techniques and organizational development.
• Knowledge of supplier quality requirements for a medical device company and best practices that should be followed globally.
• Specialized experience with creating and executing communication plans both for technical and non-technical stakeholders that identify key requirements, optimum means of communication and calls to action.
• Deep technical experience in supply chain and manufacturing operations (including non-conformance cost reduction initiatives, etc.) in a medical device, automotive, or related industry with deep compliance requirements
• Demonstrated track record of a self-starter mindset, operating independently on multiple priorities with minimal oversight.

Typical Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience or Master's degree with 6 years of related experience in both strategic and tactical roles.
• Deep experience leading global supplier quality organizations in a regulated industry.
• Strong business acumen with, at minimum, a working knowledge and understanding of Supplier Quality, Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Regulatory
• Experience to hire, retain, inspire, coach and scale diverse, geographically dispersed, high-performing teams.
• Proven experience and track record of establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound team goals, objectives, and expectations with clear direction and delegation to meet the project goals and objectives.
• Capability to deliver large scale cross-functional process improvement projects at a global (multi-site) level. Competency in developing, organizing, and prioritizing key executive leadership and committee activities to facilitate strategic decision making and achieving support through the presentation of data-based quality models and ROI gains.
• Experience in overseeing the measurement and reporting of performance, ensuring that data is accurately collected, analyzed, and communicated to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams (i.e. procurement, engineering, supply chain, service and product quality, etc.) in developing and maintaining globally standardized key performance indicators (KPIs) that result in concrete, actionable recommendations for the relevant cross-functional teams.
• Technical proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably SAP HANA, SAP Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and SAP Manufacturing Integration
• Possession of excellent data analysis and visualization skills using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, QlikView or similar.
• Ability to independently and proactively identify areas for improvement, drive benchmarking initiatives by measuring and comparing the performance, efficiency, or quality of a product, service, or process against the industry best practices and initiate change to improve efficiency, quality and decrease the non-conformance costs.
• Thorough understanding of problem solving and non-conformance management standards and methodologies.
• Knowledge of ISO, MDSAP, QSR and cGMP regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of HPS, Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

Special Job Requirements:

• May be expected to travel up to 30% of the time.

Fighting cancer calls for big ideas.

We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.

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