Supplier Specialist - Quality

The Cooper Companies • Scottsville, NY

264d • $24 - $33

About The Position

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com. Job Summary: Provide support to the New York (Scottsville, West Henrietta and Victor) Supplier Quality Management System by participating in supplier qualifications, supplier changes, supplier non-conformances, supplier files maintenance, supplier monitoring, and assuring compliance with global procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of FDA current GMP/QSR Regulation and ISO standards.
• Knowledge of statistical tools (i.e. acceptance sampling, defect rate).
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office). Excel expertise preferable.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and customer service oriented.
• Works under minimum supervision.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Minimum of one year of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device industries.
• Minimum of one year of experience in supplier qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in science (Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge on medical device or chemical manufacturing is desired.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Yellow Belt is desirable.
• Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain files (electronically or hard copy) for New York approved suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Contact the New York suppliers and/or CooperVision supplier management representative from the owner site to request the applicable documentation for the qualification process.
• Prepare the supplier file requested and submit for evaluating, reviewing, and approving the Supplier Qualification package.
• Participate in the New York supplier qualification evaluation, as required.
• Maintain the New York Approved Supplier List.
• Participate in supplier related change evaluations.
• Send the change notifications approval to the supplier and applicable CV sites, as applicable.
• Generate monthly supplier scorecards, calling for internal review and discussion and publishing results internally.
• Conduct supplier audits, as required.
• Participate and assist the Global Supplier Quality Team by updating New York KPI's, preparing reports and presentations, as required.
• Participate or lead raw material/components non-conformance investigation and resolution from the supplier perspective, as assigned.
• Communicate component NCRs to suppliers and requesting investigation report and corrective actions.
• Coordinate all supplier interactions as needed and internal meetings to agree on the strategy to ensure the non-conformance resolution and manage the non-conformance issue until completion.
• Perform other assignments related to supplier management, as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Focus on wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree