Senior QA Specialist, Material & Supplier

Lonza

Geleen, Netherlands

We are searching for a dynamic and motivated QA Specialist with a focus on material management and supplier oversight. At Lonza, you will play a critical role in ensuring quality and compliance throughout our operations, all while supporting broader compliance initiatives within our Quality Management System (QMS). If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

Material Management Oversight: Provide Quality oversight required to onboard materials on site:
- Provide Quality oversight required to onboard materials on site.
- Review and approve material qualification documentation.
- Review and approve material setup in SAP.
Supplier Qualification: Provide Quality oversight of the site supplier/service provider qualification:
- Review and approve new supplier requests and manage the supplier qualification process.
- Closely work with other Lonza supplier qualification stakeholders in order to facilitate the supplier qualification
- process.
- Manage supplier complaints.
- Manage vendor change notifications to the site.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements related to material management and supplier qualification, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
Compliance Functions: Provide QA support, review and approval for relevant Quality events (Deviations, Change Controls, and CAPAs) in alignment with applicable relevant procedures and regulations.
Support for Audits and Training: Provide support to the compliance team during internal and external audits. Collaborate with documentation and training teams to ensure that compliance-related training materials are current and effective.

What we’re looking for:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, preferably in life sciences.
Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a quality assurance or compliance role, especially within a pharmaceutical or medical device environment.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP and MS Office software. Experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g. TrackWise and LIMS) and documentation management processes (DMS) is a benefit.
Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Communication & Teamwork: Effective communication and teamwork abilities, coupled with a willingness to learn and adapt within the quality and compliance landscape.

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