Sr Engineer Supplier Management

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Job Summary Lead Medline’s supplier quality oversight for a global supply base. Own risk‑based qualification, performance management, scorecards, and audit execution for high‑risk suppliers; act as SME on purchasing controls (21 CFR 820 §820.50 and ISO 13485:2016 7.4) and represent Supplier Quality during internal/external inspections. Drive cross‑functional corrective and preventive actions and supplier development to improve quality, reliability, and compliance. Job Description: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead risk‑based supplier oversight across regions; set audit/monitoring depth by risk tier and product classification. Lead communication efforts related to high-risk suppliers with internal stakeholders. Own complex supplier qualifications and disqualifications for critical suppliers, including technical documentation reviews and potential on‑site assessments. Author and maintain supplier quality agreements and inspection plans with Procurement/Legal; ensure alignment with device regulations and regional requirements. Own the supplier scorecard program for assigned categories; analyze trends and drive SCAR/CAPA to effectiveness verification; escalate per governance. Work with qual...