(Senior) QA Specialist Supplier Quality Assurance (f/m/d)

About the opportunity

As a (Senior) QA Specialist Supplier Quality Assurance (f/m/d), you will join a cross-functional team responsible for ensuring supplier compliance with ISO 13485 and internal quality standards. You will collaborate with global stakeholders to strengthen supplier performance and uphold QIAGEN’s commitment to quality excellence.

This position is planned to be filled with a start date of September 1st at the earliest.
Your tasks include

• Drive and monitor supplier compliance within the Chemical & Bioreagents category in line with ISO 13485 and internal quality standards
• Execute supplier qualification, evaluation, and re-evaluation activities using the global electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) and other tools
• Lead Supplier Corrective and Preventive Actions (SCARs) and ensure timely closure in close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and R&D to resolve supplier-related issues and implement sustainable improvements
• Establish, review, and maintain Quality Agreements with key suppliers
• Plan, perform, and support supplier audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements
• Act as a key quality interface for external partners and ensure transparent communication across all stages of collaboration (approx. 5-10% travel)

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science-related field such as Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering
• Initial professional experience (approx. 2-3 years) in Supplier Quality or Quality Assurance within the medical device or diagnostics industry
• Solid understanding of ISO 13485 and experience working in a regulated environment
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in English (fluent) and German (business level)
• Experience with digital systems such as SAP/ARIBA, Salesforce (SFDC), or TrackWise is an advantage
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively in a global, cross-functional environment
• A proactive, self-driven, and structured working style with strong analytical thinking skills