Specialist, Supplier Quality Systems & Data (sqms) – Global Shared Services

Specialist, Supplier Quality Systems & Data (SQMS) – Global Shared Services

We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality professional to join our global Supplier Quality Management (SQM) team within a shared services organization supporting Human Health manufacturing sites worldwide.

As a Specialist, you will focus on execution and maintenance of Supplier Quality Management Systems (SQMS) with a strong emphasis on data quality, accuracy, and system-driven processes. You will support global supplier quality activities through consistent system usage, data governance, and process compliance.

What You'll Do

• Execute day-to-day SQMS activities including data entry, workflow management, and record maintenance within systems such as Veeva Vault and SAP.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate, and complete supplier data in SQMS (e.g., Approved Supplier List, supplier records, change controls, and performance data).
• Support supplier lifecycle processes including onboarding, qualification, change notifications, SCAR tracking, and supplier performance monitoring through system execution.
• Perform data quality checks, identify discrepancies, and drive corrections to ensure Right-First-Time (RFT) data integrity.
• Support global SQMS intake and workflow routing, ensuring timely and compliant processing of requests.
• Generate and maintain standard reports, dashboards, and metrics related to supplier quality processes (cycle times, compliance status, data completeness).
• Collaborate with sites, procurement, supply chain, and suppliers to clarify data requirements and resolve system/data issues.
• Assist in audit and inspection readiness by ensuring documentation and system records are complete, accurate, and readily retrievable.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing SQMS usability, automation, and data governance.

What You'll Bring

• 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biologics industry within Quality Assurance or Supplier Quality.
• Working knowledge of cGMP and basic regulatory expectations (ICH, FDA, EMA).
• Hands-on experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (e.g., Veeva Vault, SAP) preferred.
• Strong focus on data quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Experience working with structured data, reporting, and dashboards (Excel, Power BI or similar tools).
• Ability to follow defined processes and procedures while managing multiple tasks with high accuracy.
• Good collaboration and communication skills to work across global teams and functions.
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify data issues and propose practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word).

Why Join Us

• Gain hands-on experience with global SQMS platforms and supplier quality processes.
• Build expertise in data-driven quality systems and digital quality transformation.
• Work in a collaborative global environment supporting critical supplier quality operations.
• Contribute to improving data integrity, compliance, and process efficiency at scale.

Location and Travel

• Based in Pune within a global shared services organization (hybrid model: ~3 days onsite/week).
• Minimal travel may be required.

Required Skills:

• Aseptic Manufacturing, Audits Compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Detail-Oriented, Documentation Review, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Compliance, Quality Assurance Tools, Quality Auditing, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Supplier Quality Management, Troubleshooting

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