Supplier Quality Specialist - External Manufacturing

Place of work: Remote, Slovakia Base salary: Minimum 1450€ / monthly (depending on experiences and quality of the candidate) Contract type: full-time. Start date: by agreement About the role: The Supplier Quality Engineer supports complex and strategic projects which maintain and enhance the Convatec´s Global Supplier Quality Programme. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong quality partnerships with suppliers to ensure high standards of performance and compliance. Monitor supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Support supplier selection, evaluation, qualification, and approval processes. Lead and support investigations of supplier-related quality issues, non-conformances (NCs), and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Plan and conduct supplier audits and follow up on corrective actions to ensure effective resolution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders worldwide to address quality-related challenges. Identify potential risks and support compliance with regulatory and quality requirements within the medical device industry. Work in accordance with international standards and regulations, including ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, and EU MDR. Analyze quality data and trends to improve supplier performance and product quality. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, customer focus, and operational excellence. Support additional quality-related activities as required to meet business and organizational needs. Behaviors & Skills & Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Assurance. A background in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry. Hands-on experience with quality investigations, NCs, CAPAs, and supplier corrective actions. Knowledge of supplier audits and supplier quality management. Familiarity with ISO 13485 and medical device regulations. Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working with systems such as SAP, TrackWise, Documentum, or similar tools. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach. Qualifications/Education: Bachelor's, Engineering, or Master's degree in Science, Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field. Good understanding of quality management systems and quality standards. Auditor or Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or ISO 13485) is an advantage, but not required. Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken (minimum B2 level). Employee perks, benefits: Bonus in compliance with internal principles Stable international work environment within a growing organization Development trainings Career opportunities for internal employees Employee referral program Global recognition program – Convatec Champions Employer contribution to supplementary pension savings Life insurance fully paid by the employer Social fund (various support and perks for employees) Support for employee teambuilding activities Discounts with selected providers of goods and services Company: Unomedical s.r.o. (member of the global company Convatec) Priemyselný park 3 071 01 Michalovce, Slovakia Email: job-slovakia@convatec.com Convatec je svetovým výrobcom zdravotníckych produktov | convatecgroup.com | careers.convatec.com #LI-DB1 #LI-Hybrid Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent ConvaTec A formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official ConvaTec email address. If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at ConvaTec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at careers@convatec.com . Dajte si pozor na podvody online alebo od jednotlivcov, ktorí tvrdia, že zastupujú spoločnosť ConvaTec Pred akoukoľvek ponukou práce, sa vyžaduje formálny náborový process, pre všetky naše pracovné príležitosti. To bude zahŕňať, pracovný pohovor potvrdený oficiálnou e-mailovou adresou spoločnosti ConvaTec. Ak Vás osloví podozrivý kontakt cez sociálne médiá, textovú správu, e-mail, alebo telefonát, o nábore v spoločnosti ConvaTec, nezverejňujte žiadne osobné údaje, ani neplaťte žiadne poplatky. Ak si nie ste istí, kontaktujte nás na adrese careers@convatec.com . Equal opportunities ConvaTec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law. Rovnaké príležitosti ConvaTec poskytuje rovnaké pracovné príležitosti, pre všetkých súčasných zamestnancov a uchádzačov o zamestnanie. Táto politika znamená, že nikto nebude diskriminovaný z dôvodu rasy, náboženstva, vierovyznania, farby pleti, národnostného pôvodu, národnosti, občianstva, pôvodu, pohlavia, veku, rodinného stavu, fyzického alebo mentálneho postihnutia, citovej, alebo sexuálnej orientácie, rodovej identity, vojenského statusu, alebo statusu veterána, genetických predisponujúcich vlastnosti, alebo z akéhokoľvek iného dôvodu, zakázaným zákonom. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives ConvaTec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any ConvaTec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of ConvaTec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. 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Only candidates who meet our requirements will be invited for the interview. Data of not selected candidates will be deleted in compliance with GDPR and data protection law . Information about personal data processing of job seekers is located on link : https://www.convatec.com/sk-sk/o-nas/kariera/ Na osobný pohovor budú pozvaní uchádzači, ktorí spĺňajú naše požiadavky. Materiály neoslovených uchádzačov budú v súlade s nariadením GDPR a so zákonom o ochrane osobných údajov skartované. Informácia o spracúvaní osobných údajov uchádzačov o zamestnanie sa nachádza na: https://www.convatec.com/sk-sk/o-nas/kariera/ About Convatec Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com.