Global Procurement Lead

The Role

At Quidel Ortho, we're advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Supplier Relationship Specialist. The Supplier Relationship Specialist supports the management of key supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, strong performance, and alignment with business needs. This role focuses on supplier performance tracking, issue resolution, stakeholder coordination, and execution of sourcing and improvement initiatives.

This role works closely with internal teams and suppliers to maintain service levels, support sourcing activities, and contribute to continuous improvement across the supply base.

This position will be onsite in San Diego, CA.

• Supplier Relationship Support Day-to-day management of assigned suppliers, including maintaining communication, tracking performance metrics, and coordinating supplier business reviews. Help ensure suppliers meet expectations for quality, cost, and delivery.

• Supplier Performance & Reporting Maintain supplier scorecards and performance dashboards. Analyze data on financial, delivery, quality, and service levels, and highlight risks or trends to stakeholders and suppliers.

• Issue Resolution & Supply Continuity Support resolution of supply or performance issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams. Escalate risks as needed and help track corrective actions.

• Stakeholder Coordination Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, and Finance to support operational needs, including supply continuity, product changes, and new product introductions.

• Sourcing & Procurement Support Assist in RFIs/RFPs, supplier onboarding, and contract administration. Support negotiations through data preparation and market research.

• Continuous Improvement Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.

• Data Management & Compliance Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts, and documentation. Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and Approved Supplier List requirements.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field

• 3-5 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or supplier management

• Experience working with suppliers or external partners

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Exposure to supplier performance management or scorecards

• Understanding of procurement processes (RFx, contracts, supplier onboarding)

• Basic commercial awareness (cost drivers, pricing, total cost concepts)

• Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment

• Professional certification (e.g., CIPS) or working towards

• Internal Partners:

  • Supply Chain - supply planning and issue resolution
  • Quality & Regulatory - supplier compliance and quality management
  • R&D / Technical Operations - product and supplier changes
  • Finance - cost tracking and reporting
  • Legal - contract management
  • Procurement Category Manager/Sr. Manager - sourcing strategy alignment

• External Partners:

  • Suppliers - primary point of contact for relationship management, performance tracking, and escalated issues follow-up

Traditional office workspace or remote/home (hybrid). Flexibility to manage suppliers in different time zones. Travel:
Up to 10% - US and international

Typically, 40% of time in meetings; 50% of time at the desk on computer/doing paperwork/ on phone, doing analytical work and 10% travel to work related events. Walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time are routine to accomplish tasks in this role.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At Quidel Ortho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for…