Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Management (Medical Device)

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Supplier Quality professional to lead global supplier quality programmes within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The role combines strategic quality leadership, supplier development, compliance oversight, and team management, with significant visibility across operations, engineering, and product development teams.
  • Global leadership exposure to shape supplier quality strategies.
  • People leadership opportunity to lead and develop a team.

About Our Client

The client is a well-established Multinational Medical Device Organisation operating within a highly regulated industry. With a strong international footprint and a reputation for innovation, quality and continuous improvement, the company partners with a global network of suppliers to deliver highly engineered products to customers worldwide.The organisation places strong emphasis on quality systems, operational excellence, and continuous investment in people, making it an attractive environment for professionals seeking regional and global exposure. Due to continued business growth and strategic investment in supplier quality capabilities, they are looking to appoint an experienced leader to drive supplier quality performance across their global supply base.

Job Description

  • Lead and govern global supplier quality management policies, procedures and best practices.
  • Drive supplier qualification, approval, monitoring, development and exit strategies across the supplier lifecycle.
  • Partner with Quality, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Product Development teams to support new product introduction and ongoing manufacturing activities.
  • Own the supplier audit programme, including strategy development, execution and follow-up activities.
  • Establish supplier performance metrics and lead initiatives to improve quality, delivery and operational performance.
  • Oversee supplier quality investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation and risk mitigation activities.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supplier quality professionals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 10 Years of experience in Supplier Quality Management within a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Good working knowledge of ISO9001, EN ISO13485 and FDA Part 820/QSR
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing quality teams.
  • Strong understanding of quality management systems, supplier quality processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Certified Lead Auditor or equivalent auditing experience.
  • Experience managing supplier qualification, supplier audits, performance reviews, and supplier development programmes.
  • Strong background in risk management, quality tools, statistical methods, and process improvement methodologies.
  • Experience supporting new product introduction, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional project teams.
  • Demonstrated success in supplier performance improvement, contract quality management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a global supplier quality function with significant strategic influence.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional decision-making.
  • Access to ongoing leadership development and professional training programmes.
  • Regional and international stakeholder engagement across a global manufacturing network.
  • Collaborative and innovation-driven working environment.
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing multinational organisation.
  • Competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives.
  • Strong commitment to employee wellbeing, professional development and continuous learning.
  • Opportunity to build and shape supplier quality excellence programmes on a global scale.
Contact
Vanessa Chan (Lic No: R2197577/ EA no: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7067743
Phone number
+65 6643 9742

Job summary

Function
Healthcare
Specialisation
Healthcare
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Vanessa Chan (Lic No: R2197577/ EA no: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6643 9742
Job Reference
JN-072026-7067743

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