Senior Supplier Relationship Specialist

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6000 strong and do business in over 130 countries providing answers with fast accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most home to hospital lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

As we continue to grow as one QuidelOrtho we are seeking a Senior Supplier Relationship Specialist. The Sr. Supplier Relationship Specialist supports the management of supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply strong performance and alignment with business needs. This role focuses on supplier performance tracking issue resolution stakeholder coordination and execution of sourcing and improvement initiatives. This role works closely with internal teams and suppliers to maintain service levels support sourcing activities and contribute to continuous improvement across the supply base.

This position will be onsite in Rochester NY or Raritan NJ.

• Supplier Relationship Support
  Day-to-day management of assigned suppliers including communication of tracking performance metrics and coordinating supplier business reviews. Help ensure suppliers meet expectations for quality cost and delivery.

• Supplier Performance & Reporting
  Maintain supplier scorecards and performance dashboards. Analyze data on financial delivery quality and service levels and highlight risks or trends to stakeholders and suppliers.

• Issue Resolution & Supply Continuity
  Support resolution of supply or performance issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams. Escalate risks as needed and help track corrective actions.

• Stakeholder Coordination
  Partner with Supply Chain Quality R&D and Finance to support operational needs including supply continuity product changes and new product introductions.

• Sourcing & Procurement Support
  Assist in RFIs/RFPs supplier onboarding and contract administration. Support negotiations through data preparation and market research.

• Continuous Improvement
  Identify and support opportunities for cost savings process improvements and supplier performance enhancements.

• Data Management & Compliance
  In partnership with Procurement CoE ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and Approved Supplier List requirements.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain Business or related field

• 3-5 years experience in procurement supply chain or supplier management

• Experience working with suppliers or external partners

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word

Preferred:

• Exposure to supplier performance management or scorecards

• Understanding of procurement processes (RFx contracts supplier onboarding)

• Basic commercial awareness (cost drivers pricing total cost concepts)

• Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment

• Professional certification (e.g. CIPS) or working towards it

Internal:

• Supply Chain supply planning and issue resolution

• Quality & Regulatory supplier compliance and quality management

• R&D / Technical Operations product and supplier changes

• Finance cost tracking and reporting

• Legal contract management

• Procurement Category Sr. Manager

External:

• Suppliers primary point of contact for relationship management performance tracking and escalated issues follow-up

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing laboratory or warehouse environment.

At QuidelOrtho our culture is shaped by four core behaviors that guide how we collaborate make decisions and support each other and those we serve. The ideal candidate will exhibit these behaviors as we believe theyre essential to how we thrive as a team and achieve meaningful impact:

• Thrive Together Collaborate intentionally grow as a team

• Make It Happen Focus on priorities embrace continuous improvement

• Commit to Service Cultivate a service mindset

• Embrace Inclusion Be open and authentic welcome diverse perspectives

Salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including: education experience knowledge skills geography and abilities of the candidate in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on that facts and circumstances of each case. Salary range for this position is $77000 to $100000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan employee assistance program Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual and QuidelOrtho may amend terminate or enhance the benefits provided as it deems appropriate.

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals including individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability please contact us at .

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