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

Job Description

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

About the Role

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 Youll 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 Youll 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.

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