Quality Supplier Coordinator

Philip Morris International•Owensboro, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Supplier Coordinator will assist the Supplier Quality team in supporting compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate. Your ‘day to day’ Operational Support: Assist with supplier qualification activities, documentation, and basic quality checks. Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to ensure timely task execution and maintain accurate records. Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas and support small improvement initiatives under the guidance of senior team members. Key Focus Areas: Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records, ensure alignment with QMS standards, and support report generation and audit preparation. Supplier Qualification: Assist with supplier and material qualification processes; coordinate data collection and follow-ups. Performance Monitoring: Track supplier performance metrics, compile data, and escalate issues as appropriate. Change & Deviation Management: Log third-party change requests and deviations, route to subject matter experts (SMEs), and maintain tracking systems.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
0–2 years in quality assurance, supplier management, or related operational roles.
Basic understanding of quality principles and standards (ISO/GMP preferred).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Internship or exposure to manufacturing/quality processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with supplier qualification activities, documentation, and basic quality checks.
Partner with internal teams to ensure timely task execution and maintain accurate records.
Contribute ideas and support small improvement initiatives under the guidance of senior team members.
Maintain accurate records, ensure alignment with QMS standards, and support report generation and audit preparation.
Assist with supplier and material qualification processes; coordinate data collection and follow-ups.
Track supplier performance metrics, compile data, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Log third-party change requests and deviations, route to subject matter experts (SMEs), and maintain tracking systems.