Sobre el puesto
At the Straumann Group, we're on an exciting journey of growth, innovation, and impact – driven by our mission to improve oral health and transform millions of lives worldwide.
United by a shared goal, we give our best every day and cultivate a performance-oriented, player-learner culture that fosters collaboration, curiosity, and ambition. As a Supplier Quality Manager (m/f/d), you will lead our Supplier Quality Management function and play a key role in ensuring compliance, quality, and supplier performance across the global Straumann Group. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders worldwide and drive continuous improvement within a highly regulated medical device environment. Supplier Quality Management
Managing supplier onboarding, qualification, and monitoring processes
Establishing and maintaining Quality Assurance Agreements with suppliers, subsidiaries, and distributors
Monitoring supplier performance through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
Leading and developing the Supplier Quality Management team
Quality Systems & Supplier Performance
Supporting supplier qualification activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality requirements
Collecting, analyzing, and reporting supplier quality data and KPIs to management
Managing the global supplier audit program and audit schedule
Planning, coordinating, and conducting supplier quality audits as lead auditor
Training and supporting internal auditors as part of continuous education activities
Incoming Inspection & Digital Process Ownership
Performing batch release activities based on quality certificates and documentation reviews
Acting as Business Process Owner for supplier document management tools, including Product City lifecycle modules
Defining user requirements, ensuring documentation, and coordinating user training
University degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Law or a comparable discipline
Proven and strong professional experience in Quality Management, preferably within the medical device industry or pharma
Proven experience in Supplier Quality Management and supplier qualification processes
Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, MDR 2017/745, MDD 93/42/EEC, FDA 21 CFR 820 (QMSR), and related quality systems
ISO 13485 Auditor Training, Lead Auditor certification is an advantage
Strong knowledge of SAP, e-QMS systems, MS Office, and document control systems
Lean Management Experience
Fluent English skills, any additional languages are an advantage
You combine strong analytical thinking with excellent organizational skills
You are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
You have experience leading teams and developing talent in a global environment