Supplier Engineer

GxP Recruitment are delighted to be working with our global Medical Device client on this exciting role in Galway.

A Supplier Engineer role concentrates in general on all aspects of supplier selection, supplier process & material changes and technical support for all purchased commodities. The Materials Supplier Engineering Team is responsible for the technical leadership and resolution of non-conformances in the supply chain in support of business continuity and the transfer in, and integration of, New Products into manufacturing sites and achieving year-on-year material cost reduction targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Team Member on teams comprising representatives from Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Business Units responsible for all aspects of Supplier Management.
• Demonstrates Technical skills in Commodity Management.
• Responsible for supporting objectives of the Team in terms of Quality, Cost and Service.
• Supports Continuous Improvement of Quality & Quality Systems, Service Capability and Total Cost of Ownership throughout the Supply Chain.
• Supports investigation of Material Quality issues as they arise. Works with Quality, Procurement & Business Units to resolve issues and disposition product.
• Promotes the Quality System within the Supply Base.
• Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Engineering, Receiving Inspection & Business Units to ensure that components meet established requirements.
• Ensures that adequate Corrective Actions are identified, implemented and controlled by Suppliers
• Provides guidance to other functional areas in applying Supplier Management system requirements
• Contributes to the development, maintenance and improvement of Supplier Management Policies and Procedures.
• Communicates effectively with all Internal & External Stakeholders.
• Develops new Supply sources with Procurement Team
• Assesses and Approves Supplier Requested Process Changes
• Identifies, Supports and Leads Material Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s) throughout the Supply Chain.
• Transferring and implementing processes either from development or from another manufacturing facility.
• Project planning, in detail, in support of major project, product/process transfer etc.
• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, which complies with GMP in conjunction with the other team members.
• Lead resolution of problems that impede project progress.
• Identify and escalation unresolved obstacles to the success of the project.

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.
• Between 2- and 5-years’ experience in a Supplier Engineering or Engineering Project Management Role
• Supply Chain Project Management Experience
• Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork & collaboration is a key competency for this role.
• Ideally experience of working in a regulated environment.