Supplier Quality Leader

I'm currently working with a mid-sized medical device company that is building out their U.S. market. They have an annual revenue of $1B+ and it's projected to continue to grow with new plans for the future. It's time to continue to build out their Quality leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supplier quality strategies for assigned commodities, collaborating closely with supply chain and quality assurance teams.
• Lead supplier audits, performance monitoring, and corrective actions using KPIs such as PPM, on-time delivery, and responsiveness.
• Act as the quality expert for assigned commodities, partnering with engineering and sourcing to define requirements and drive supplier selection processes.
• Manage escalations and continuous improvement initiatives, applying structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, DMAIC).

The ideal candidate brings:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (MBA preferred) and 7+ years in supplier quality or related roles within global manufacturing; medical device experience is a plus.
• Proven expertise in supplier relationship management, negotiation, and executive-level stakeholder communication.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills with experience managing multiple projects in a continuous improvement environment.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma or Supplier Quality Engineer are preferred but not required.

Competitive comp package:

• Bonus
• LTI's
• Health, vision, dental insurance

If you thrive in a dynamic, global environment and have a passion for driving quality excellence, we'd love to hear from you.