Specialist, Quality Supplier

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

About Us: Baxter’s Mission:

This is where you protect and preserve lives.

At Baxter, our mission unites us closely. No matter what role you hold at Baxter, your work positively affects individuals around the world. You’ll notice a meaningful sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we recognize our efforts improve results for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are present in nearly every hospital globally, as well as in clinics and homes. For more than 90 years, we have led groundbreaking medical innovations that reshape healthcare. Together, we build an environment where we feel fulfilled, achieve success, and encourage one another. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your position at Baxter!

As a Specialist, Quality Supplier at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will be at the forefront of ensuring outstanding supplier quality performance. This pivotal role involves collaborating with both internal teams and suppliers to improve the quality of Baxter products and services. You will play a crucial part in assuring that our products meet international ISO13485/ISO9001 standards and relevant regulatory requirements. Your expertise in manufacturing processes and applications will be essential in driving improvements and achieving flawless quality components.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage audit failures and systemic issues (SCARs) with suppliers to improve processes and product quality.
• Review supplier-submitted change requests related to supplier moves and projects.
• Develop and oversee supplier audit programs, and act as the SQE representative for internal and external audits.
• Direct product and compliance-related supplier risk management approaches when necessary.
• Participate in developing partnerships with key suppliers.
• Assess and handle supplier scorecards along with corresponding activities.
• Perform part qualifications for PMI Engineering changes and provide quality input for supplier business reviews.
• Responsible for problem-solving based on rolling top 5 supplier issues.
• Input and participate in Supplier Quality Council (SQM) and conduct mandatory periodic supplier re-evaluations.
• Own, train, and ensure smooth implementation of process improvements (Process Excellence Engineering).
• Develop risk reduction plans for provisional suppliers.
• Ensure quality terms and conditions with suppliers are adequate.

What you’ll bring!

• Extensive knowledge of metals and practical experience in metrology, testing, inspection, and analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, teaming, and communication/interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases.
• Experience in the medical device or automotive industry, specifically in developing and deploying quality systems, process controls, and continuous improvement methods (QSRs, ISO9000/QS9000, ISO13485).
• Primary/secondary party compliance auditing experience.
• Ability to work independently and methodically manage projects.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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