Supplier Quality Manager

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead Source Quality and Purchasing Controls for external manufacturers .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Management, including risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement processes. Proven ability to lead teams, drive supplier qualification, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards in the medical devices and pharmaceutical industries.

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Supplier Quality ManagementRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementLeadership in Regulatory ComplianceSix Sigma/Process Excellence

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Hard Skills

Supplier QualificationQuality MetricsNonconformance ManagementCAPAChange ManagementManufacturing Process ControlsProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipAuditingPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationInfluencing Decision MakersJudgementCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustryMedical DevicesPharmaceutical IndustrySupply ChainR&DGMPHealth and SafetyEnvironmental Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Source Quality and Purchasing Controls for external manufacturers
Drive supplier qualification, quality metrics, risk management, quality agreements, audits and ongoing performance monitoring
Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation of Supplier Quality processes, systems and reporting
Provide technical quality leadership for nonconformance management, investigations, CAPA, change management, verification and validation, and manufacturing process controls
Partner with cross-functional teams and external manufacturers to resolve quality issues and mitigate supply and compliance risks
Support product lifecycle activities and business objectives
Recruit, coach and develop a high-performing team
Establish effective training programs and foster quality, accountability and continuous improvement
Lead internal audits, supplier assessments and regulatory inspections
Ensure financial, GMP, Health, Safety and Environmental commitments are met

Requirements

What you’ll need

University/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering/Scientific or associated relevant Technical / Engineering discipline is required
Minimum of 6 years progressive experience in a regulated industry
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity
Previous work experience with Suppliers
Demonstrated knowledge of the business impact of compliance issues and risk management
Experience in leadership roles involving project management, problem solving and technical projects
Skills in negotiating and influencing decision makers, decision making, communication, judgement, tact and leadership
Relevant experience in medical devices and/or pharmaceutical industry preferred
Experience in Supply Chain and/or R&D preferred
Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and certification preferred
Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year