Lead Specialist, Supply Chain – Operational Buying (Material)
Core
Lead quality documentation and supplier change management workflows for direct materials, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
Role type
Senior supply chain specialist (operational buying/materials)
Builds
Supplier quality processes and change control workflows
Domain
Life sciences manufacturing / Supply chain
Required skills
Supplier complaint management, Supplier change notification management, Deviation management, Raw material specification updates, Change control, Data integrity monitoring, NCIR tracking, Supplier return and credit note management, Cross-functional stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Coaching and guidance for team members, Process improvement, Planning and organizing complex tasks
Technologies
Track Wise, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead complex Change Request, Deviation, and Task workflows to completion; Approve supplier change notifications and escalate issues; Communicate with customers for notifications and approvals; Manage NCIR trackers, supplier returns, and credit notes; Coach Material specialists on quality processes; Monitor and improve data integrity processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
