Manager, Global Supplier Quality

Terumo BCT, Inc. • Denver, CO

33d • Onsite

About The Position

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours. As the Manager, Global Supplier Quality, you will lead the quality initiatives for our extrusion commodity, ensuring the reliability and compliance of externally sourced components and materials. This pivotal role bridges procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, driving supplier development, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. As the quality lead for extrusion, you’ll manage supplier performance, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while supporting new product introductions and strategic sourcing decisions. If you're passionate about quality, collaboration, and innovation in a global medical device environment, we invite you to make a lasting impact with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Minimum 7 years in similar role or related experience at a global manufacturing company.
• Supplier relationship management & negotiation.
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management in a global company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, leadership, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently work through multiple issues by capitalizing on available resources and prioritizing accordingly.
• Demonstrated use of comprehensive analytical skills to determine alternatives and present recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to thrive in a continuous improvement environment.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, preferred.
• MBA preferred.
• Preferred – Experience in Medical Device industry.
• Preferred, but not required: Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality strategies for assigned commodities working closely with supply chain and the quality assurance team.
• Drives proactive solutions and development that improve overall supplier performance. Supports supplier performance and risk processes to create predictive measures to help BCT prevent issues that might impact our facilities or customers.
• Assume overall responsibility for the commodities quality performance within Terumo BCT and in accordance with assigned KPI’s.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor, measure and action supplier performance using KPIs such as PPM, on-time delivery, and corrective action responsiveness.
• Serve as a quality expert for the specific commodity and collaborate with engineering and sourcing to define quality requirements and specifications.
• Acts as a lead for supplier quality in supplier selection. Drives the process to standard procedures, coordinates with supply chain, and holds the supplier quality team accountable to deliver quality suppliers that meet or exceed our expectations.
• Drives supplier escalations and resolution, solving problems through problem solving methodology (8D, A3, DMAIC). Monitors solutions to prevent repeat issues.
• Support supplier transfers, new product introductions, and projects that impact their commodity suppliers.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team on the principles of supplier management, new product design, and component qualifications.
• Instills quality processes and best practices within Terumo BCT and at suppliers. Assists in the development of new processes that improve supplier quality.
• Leads and manages continuous improvement activities for the supplier quality team as assigned.

Benefits

• At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees