Manager, Supplier Quality - US/CAN/MX

Manager, Supplier Quality position at Thermo Fisher Scientific overseeing supplier quality standards and team leadership across US, Canada, and Mexico. The role involves implementing supplier quality programs, managing team performance, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop supplier quality team; set goals and provide regular performance feedback
• Implement supplier quality and performance management program aligned with procurement and operations functions
• Plan and conduct supplier audits, document findings, and track corrective action completion
• Analyze supplier metrics and investigate nonconformances; lead root cause analysis and preventive actions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance and product quality across divisions

Requirements

• Advanced degree plus 6 years experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8 years in quality or supplier quality engineering
• 3+ years direct supplier management experience
• Proficiency in quality management systems and project management tools
• Experience with quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members with accountability for performance
• Expertise in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and supplier performance metrics
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed