Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
The role:
The Quality Assurance Specialist - Supplier Management is responsible for acting as the single point of contact between the Lonza Slough site and the Global Supplier Quality team. The incumbent will be the site subject matter expert for Supplier qualification and will **coordinate** the approval status of the site's suppliers.
Join a dedicated team of about 10 members, collaborating closely with team members at the Slough site and the Global Supplier Quality Team, effectively managing the site's Vendor Change Notification process!
Key responsibilities:
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Design and strictly improve a program to ensure suppliers meet world-class quality standards
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Manage and successfully implement the process for bringing new suppliers on board
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Conduct regular, flawless quality checks and audits of suppliers
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Address any issues with suppliers promptly and effectively
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Coordinate and manage external audits of suppliers with proven methodologies
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Support the creation and review of quality agreements with suppliers
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Track and report on key performance indicators for supplier management to determine areas of improvement
Key requirements:
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Science-based degree and relevant experience in a regulated environment
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Previous experience in Quality Assurance, dealing with customers and suppliers
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Understanding of GMP principles and guidelines for supplier management
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Strong communication skills for interacting with different collaborators
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
