Supplier Qualification & Management Specialist

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Qualification & Management Specialist ensures the quality and compliance of materials and suppliers at Zoetis Lincoln Manufacturing Site. This role leads Material Evaluation Committee (MEC) meetings, coordinates evaluations and risk assessments for material and supplier changes and oversees supplier qualification activities to meet global standards. The Specialist also conducts internal quality audits and supports regulatory inspections, helping to safeguard product quality, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity. Hours: 1st Shift, 7:30am – 4:00pm

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Science, Engineering, or a related business/technical field (1–3 years of experience supporting a professional procurement department may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Understanding of material and supplier qualification requirements, including audits and regulatory standards (e.g., GMP)
Familiarity with change control systems (such as Trackwise) and documentation practices
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional collaboration
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Ability to facilitate meetings and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Proactive, adaptable, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work on-site at the Zoetis Lincoln Manufacturing Site on a regular basis.
Ability to walk throughout the manufacturing facility, attend in-person meetings, and observe processes as needed.
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods during meetings or audit activities.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when accessing manufacturing or laboratory areas.
May require occasional work outside of normal work schedule to meet critical deadlines or support site inspections.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in manufacturing, packaging, or quality operations within a GMP-regulated environment preferred.
Prior involvement in material or supplier qualification, change control, or quality assurance processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Lead and Facilitate MEC Meetings: Organize and guide Material Evaluation Committee meetings for assigned materials and suppliers, ensuring participation from all key departments (Quality, Regulatory, Technical, Production, Procurement, etc.).
Coordinate Evaluation, Risk Assessment, and Change Control Documentation: Oversee the process for initiating, assessing, implementing, and verifying changes that may impact the Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, Quality (SISPQ), stability, validated state, regulatory compliance, or supply continuity of Zoetis products, active substances, or process intermediates. Consolidate cross-functional input, facilitate comprehensive technical, analytical, and regulatory evaluations, and ensure all findings, decisions, and action items are thoroughly documented in the change control system for compliance and traceability.
Supplier Qualification Integration: Ensure supplier qualification activities—including audits, certification reviews, and risk assessments—are incorporated into the evaluation process and meet global standards.
Quality Audits: Conduct internal quality audits to ensure ongoing compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Support: Support regulatory inspections of the site by preparing documentation, participating in inspection activities, and addressing regulatory inquiries as needed.