Sr Engineer Supplier Management

Job Summary

Lead Medline’s supplier quality oversight for a global supply base. Own risk‑based qualification, performance management, scorecards, and audit execution for high‑risk suppliers; act as SME on purchasing controls (21 CFR 820.50 and ISO 13485:2016 7.4) and represent Supplier Quality during internal/external inspections. Drive cross‑functional corrective and preventive actions and supplier development to improve quality, reliability, and compliance.

Major responsibilities include leading risk‑based supplier oversight across regions, setting audit/monitoring depth by risk tier and product classification, communicating with high‑risk suppliers, owning complex supplier qualifications and disqualifications, authoring and maintaining supplier quality agreements, overseeing supplier scorecard program, working with quality support groups to identify issues, leading partnerships with procurement/engineering, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting vendor issues, mentoring, maintaining records, executing audits, and overseeing executive quality metrics.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Quality Management, or related field.
• 6-8 years in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and FDA regulations.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
• Ownership of CAPA or SCAR throughout its lifecycle.
• Strong medical device or drug regulatory experience.
• Strong critical thinking abilities.
• Experience with SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP.
• Travel up to 25%.

• Masters in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Quality Management, or similar field.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Supplier Quality Professional.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Front or backroom FDA or ISO audit experience.
• Supplier quality auditing.

• Health insurance, life and disability.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee Service Corp.
• Competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training.

$ – $ annual. Salary varies with location, education, experience, skills, abilities. Role bonus/incentive eligible.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.