Supplier Quality Manager

Abbott Laboratories • San Diego, CA

331d • $128,000 - $256,000

About The Position

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution is also available, along with tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. Abbott is recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. The company is also recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological science or engineering discipline or a mix of education and equivalent relevant experience.
• 8 years of Supplier Quality or Supply Chain management experience.
• Working understanding of regulations relating to in-vitro diagnostic medical device products (e.g. 21CFR Part820, EN ISO 13485, EN ISO 14971, CMDR). Specific experience with 21 CFR 820.50.
• Experience working on Global Teams and cultural awareness.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% domestic and international.

Nice To Haves

• People Management experience.
• Multi-Site or Multi-Entity responsibility.
• Industry experience in Medical Devices, IVD, Nutrition, or Pharma.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand technical and non-technical documents including product drawings, specifications, contracts, and purchase orders.
• Experienced in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages a group of individuals responsible for the selection, qualification, and ongoing monitoring of suppliers.
• Maintains the Approved Supplier List (ASL), audits suppliers, and monitors supplier performance.
• Qualifies potential suppliers and oversees supplier corrective action records (SCARs).
• Applies QSR 21 CFR Part 820 (Medical Devices) to Supplier Quality Management activities.
• Supports the creation and management of quality agreements with suppliers.
• Manages supplier change control and evaluates the change impact on product performance with the Operation/Quality Engineering group.
• Chairs the Supplier Quality Review Board and generates metrics for Quality Management Review to monitor supplier performance.
• Assures that incoming components have suitable process controls to ensure consistent product performance and oversees the Quality Incoming Inspection team.
• Exhibits professional behavior with internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company.
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities.
• Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits.
• Recognition as a great place to work and for diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree