Regional Supplier Development

**Position level : Manager/ Senior Manager**

**Reporting to : Director**

**Subordinates : 4 current, increasing 3 headcount**
**- To oversee Supplier Quality for all new or existing components. (include electrical & non-electrical components)**
**- Audit supplier quality, to ensure supplier’s product quality compliance with organization’s Quality System/ manufacturing standards. (Eg. ISO 13485, FDA, MDR )**
**- Monitor & continuously improvement for supplier’s performance.**
**Responsibilities**:

- Provide day-to-day management of Supplier Development personnel which results in the implementation and execution of functional objectives, vision and mission.
- Drive the development of new component sources for product development with clear specifications and appropriate component evaluation.
- Direct the qualification of new components for organization use.
- Drive the resolution of component/supplier related issues and manage the component/material inspection and stores functions.
- Recruits, coaches and develops organizational talent.
- Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
- Creates an entrepreneurial environment.
- Provides direction and guidance to exempt specialists and/or supervisory staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments. May supervise non-exempt employees.
- Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
- Demonstrates effective change leadership.
- Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives.
- Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills.
- Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations, etc.).
- Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve department objectives.
- Develops, monitors and appropriately adjusts the annual budget for department(s).

**Quality System Requirements**
- In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
- Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the Organization’s Quality Policy.
- Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

**Management Requirements**
- May lead a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals. Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization.
- Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
- May direct and control the activities and budget of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups, projects/programs and/or operations.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements).

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Science, or other technical degrees
- 7+ years’ progressive experience working in the medical device industry
- 5+ years demonstrated success leading and developing high performing teams
- Strong facilitation & communication skills with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization with proven ability to lead individuals, complex projects, and solve difficult technical problems.
- Highly adaptable, willing to accept new ideas, and ability to create, influence, and implement global strategies and policies successfully
- Lead auditor of quality systems experience (ISO 13485 or similar).
- Experience recruiting & developing a high performing technical team

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: RM17,000.00 - RM25,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- 13th month salary
- Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

- What is the component that you've managed in your past working experience? (Eg. Mechanical or Non-Mechanical component)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Medical OR Automobile industy: 8 years (preferred)
- Supplier Quality Management: 8 years (preferred)