Supplier Quality Manager - Medical Devices

Quality

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Supplier Quality Manager - Medical Devices (Zoetermeer – Fulltime /Hybrid)

Quality & Food Safety are essential for SN products due to the vulnerability of our consumers and increased vigilance of authorities.

The Supplier Quality Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all suppliers meet the company's quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves managing supplier relationships, conducting audits, and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enforce compliance with the requirements which are in line with the product classification chosen for NMD. Together with the 3PM and NMD team members, the NMD Supplier quality manager makes sure that Nutricia Medical Devices develops, manufactures, and delivers its products and services every day in a safe manner with the highest quality standards for the benefit of our consumers and patients.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Develop and implement supplier quality management program in accordance with ISO 13485, MDR, and NMD QMS, and in a way that ensures the scope remains applicable to the business context.
• Develop KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of supplier quality management program and supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier audits, monitoring, evaluation, and quality reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ability to travel and visit suppliers on monthly or bi-monthly base.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier quality documentation and records.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including RA, C&P, R&I, and marketing to address quality issues and ensure product quality.
• Provide training and support to suppliers on quality requirements.
• Participate in new supplier qualification and selection processes.
• Ensure supplier quality management compliance with ISO 13485, MDR, and other relevant requirements.
• Synergy and harmonise the ways of working between medical device and food 3PM quality management.
• Perform Internal audits as applicable.

Sobre ti

As Supplier Quality Manager, you interact on a daily base with the 3PM Manufacturers and other departments at Danone. Your way of working is structured and accurate.

Furthermore you have:

• Finished education in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field;
• Multiple years of experience in a Supplier Quality management within medical devices regulated environment;
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485 and MDR;
• Proven experience in conducting supplier audits and assessments;
• Can-do attitude with resilience and flexibility;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Fluent in English is required;
• Certification in Quality Management (e.g., CQE, CQA) is a plus.

About Danone

Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all.

Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company, Danone Benelux meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability?

“Working at Danone is a unique experience. The opportunities for growth and the supportive environment make it a great place to work.” John Doe, Senior Manager

We Offer

At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary salary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on a collective health insurance and even on some of our products.

Conózcanos

Dedicada a llevar la salud a través de la alimentación al mayor número de personas posible, somos una empresa líder mundial en alimentación y bebidas basada en cuatro negocios: Lácteos Esenciales y Productos Vegetales, Aguas, Nutrición Infantil y Nutrición Médica.