Are you ready to unleash your potential? 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. Here, you have the opportunity to actively shape your career and further develop your skills, passion, and willingness to learn. Together, we not only create more beautiful smiles but also unlock the potential of people – including our own.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. Your workplace will be in Madrid (Spain).Your responsibilities:Supplier Quality ManagementManaging supplier onboarding, qualification, and monitoring processesDefining and implementing supplier compliance strategies in collaboration with Procurement and other stakeholdersEstablishing and maintaining Quality Assurance Agreements with suppliers, subsidiaries, and distributorsMonitoring supplier performance through KPIs and continuous improvement initiativesLeading and developing the Supplier Quality Management teamQuality Systems & Supplier PerformanceInvestigating, reviewing,



and approving supplier-related NCRs and CAPAsAssessing non-conforming products and determining appropriate dispositionSupporting supplier qualification activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality requirementsDefining and harmonizing supplier compliance processes across Straumann Group manufacturing sites and third-party suppliersCollecting, analyzing, and reporting supplier quality data and KPIs to managementSupplier Audits & ComplianceManaging the integral supplier audit program and audit schedulePlanning, coordinating, and conducting supplier quality audits as lead auditorEnsuring audit findings are effectively documented, addressed, and closed, including re-audits where requiredDefining and maintaining supplier audit procedures in compliance with applicable regulatory requirementsTraining and supporting internal auditors as part of continuous education activitiesIncoming Inspection & Digital Process OwnershipDefining and maintaining incoming inspection plans for the Basel warehousePerforming batch release activities based on quality certificates and documentation reviewsActing as Business Process Owner for supplier document management tools,



including Product City lifecycle modulesDefining user requirements, ensuring documentation, and coordinating user trainingYour profile:University degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Law or a comparable disciplineProven and strong professional experience in Quality Management, preferably within the medical device industry or pharmaProven experience in Supplier Quality Management and supplier qualification processesStrong knowledge of ISO 13485, MDR 2017/745, MDD 93/42/EEC, FDA 21 CFR 820 (QMSR), and related quality systemsISO 13485 Auditor Training, Lead Auditor certification is an advantageExperience conducting internal and external audits according to ISO 19011Strong knowledge of SAP, e-QMS systems, MS Office, and document control systemsLean Management ExperienceFluent English skills, any additional languages are an advantageWhat makes you a great fit:You are a hands-on leader with a strong implementation and solution-oriented mindsetYou communicate effectively and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersYou thrive in international matrix organizations and can successfully influence decision-making processesYou combine strong analytical thinking with excellent organizational skillsYou are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvementYou have experience leading teams and developing talent in a global environmentYou work with a high degree of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Madrid-Based Global Supplier Quality Manager
🏢 Straumann Group
📍 Madrid