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Job Title: Supplier Quality Specialist
Location: Indiana (Onsite)
Duration: 9 Months Contract
Industry: Medical Devices / Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical
Only : USC
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Quality Specialist with experience in the medical device or life sciences industry to support end-to-end supplier quality management activities within a regulated environment.
This role will focus on managing quality agreements across suppliers, contract manufacturers, and contract laboratories while supporting supplier quality operations, materials management strategies, and compliance activities for critical raw materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end lifecycle of supplier quality agreements including drafting, negotiation, execution, and closure
- Support supplier quality activities for contract manufacturers, laboratories, and external service providers
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams
- Support materials management strategies for critical raw materials and components
- Ensure supplier compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, and internal quality standards
- Review supplier documentation, quality records, and audit-related materials
- Assist with supplier investigations, CAPA, deviations, and change control activities
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation within quality systems
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific field
- 3–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Assurance within medical devices, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries
- Experience managing supplier quality agreements and external vendor quality activities
- Strong understanding of GMP, FDA regulations, and quality systems
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and contract laboratories
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting raw material quality programs
- Familiarity with CAPA, deviations, and supplier audits
- Knowledge of ISO 13485 and medical device regulatory requirements
- Exposure to materials management and supplier risk assessment processes