**_What Supplier Quality contributes to Cardinal Health_** Supplier Quality is responsible for managing external suppliers throughout the product lifecycle, including evaluating and qualifying suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, auditing supplier's quality management system to applicable regulations and quality standards, providing metrics, and addressing quality and regulatory issues. **_Responsibilities_** + Drive the creation of a robust supplier quality lifecycle management strategy for assigned commodity or product segment beginning with initial supplier selection through retirement + Establish a process to technically assess the capabilities of suppliers in a commodity or product segment + Guide direct report team members to greater levels of knowledge and application in Design Control, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Process Validation and Production/Process Controls + Collaborate with team members and coach direct reports to improve corporate supplier qualification procedures and documents to improve supplier oversight + Identify and lead assigned continuous improvement projects for either suppliers or internal cross-functional teams + Adhere to Good Manufacturing Principles (GMPs) based Quality Management Systems requirements for medical devices and medicinal products + Manage applicable internal corrective actions to assure effectiveness and avoid repeat issues + Ensure supplier quality systems adhere to all applicable regulations and standards **_Qualifications_** + Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Services and Research & Development to drive reduction in patient safety risk and greater levels of regulatory compliance + Apply experience and knowledge of MDD (Medical Device Directive), EU-MDR (Medical Device Regulations), ISO 13485 (Quality Management Systems), Pharmaceutical guidelines, FDA, cGMP, and Risk Management (ISO 14971) to instill a culture dedicated to ensuring patient safety and sustained regulatory compliance + Working knowledge of business platforms and processes SAP, BPCS and Agile PLM + Proficiency in multi-tasking and working in a high paced environment with an awareness of continued impact on compliance and operational performance + Organized and resourceful with excellent attention to detail and ability to execute on assigned project plans + Excellent written and verbal communication skills to drive clear alignment of company and department goals + Ability to take responsibility for the professional development of your team and self + Commitment to work within the ethos of the company mission, code of conduct and applicable legal standards/regulations + Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred + 8+ years’ experience in related field, preferred + 2+ years’ in direct leadership experience preferred **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, frontline supervisors and/or business support staff + Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals + Ensures employees operate within guidelines + Decisions have a short-term impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers + Interacts with subordinates, peer customers and suppliers at various management levels may interact with senior management + Interactions normally involves resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects + Gains consensus from and influences various stakeholders + 10-15% travel is anticipated **Anticipated salary range:** $103,500 - $155,295 ** The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. **Bonus eligible:** Yes **Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. + Medical, dental and vision coverage + Paid time off plan + Health savings account (HSA) + 401k savings plan + Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Work-Life resources + Paid parental leave + Healthy lifestyle programs **Application window anticipated to close:** 12/09/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. _Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._ _Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. 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