Quality Assurance Consultant - Supplier Management

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Your Role: Quality Assurance Consultant - Supplier Management

This critical role is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining Elanco's Supplier, Service Provider, and Consultant Management Program. Leveraging a risk-based approach and adhering to Elanco Quality Standards, you will ensure the quality, compliance, and reliability of all outsourced materials and services, aligning with Elanco's commitment to excellence in animal health.

Your Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and manage Elanco's Supplier, Service Provider, and Consultant Management Program in accordance with Elanco Quality Standards. Collaborate with Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, and other internal stakeholders to define quality requirements and specifications for materials and services, ensuring the involvement of the Quality Unit in all quality-related matters. Maintain accurate and current lists of approved Suppliers, Service Providers, and Consultants, ensuring all entities hold appropriate licenses. Oversee the Commercial Supplier certification program, including the assessment of low-risk materials and the process for downgrading or rejecting certified suppliers.

Lead supplier qualification activities, including due diligence assessments (e.g., questionnaires, site visits, interviews), risk assessments (e.g., HACCP, FMEA), and evaluations of potential Suppliers, Service Providers, and Consultants based on predefined criteria. Conduct and oversee supplier audits in accordance with Elanco Quality Standards, ensuring compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and marketing authorization requirements, including GXP.

Apply Quality Risk Management principles throughout the entire lifecycle of supplier relationships, from Selection and Implementation to Operations and Termination. Ensure all lifecycle activities, including changes to a supplier's risk profile, are managed under change control in accordance with Elanco Quality Standards. Manage supplier Change Notification process, ensuring collaborative stakeholder review and initiation of change control as required.

Ensure the establishment and approval of Quality Agreements with critical Suppliers and Service Providers, and ensuring clear expectations and responsibilities. Manage supplier non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) in line with Elanco Quality Standards. Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics, conducting periodic reviews proportionate to risk, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Participate in site audits and inspection readiness activities as needed. Participate in and manage QA projects with minimal supervision. Receive overall project direction from management but complete most work independently. Assist other Quality Assurance Associate(s) and Quality Management as needed.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education: Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline (preferred), with 8 years Quality Assurance experience in a regulated

industry (USDA, FDA, ISO etc).

Experience:

Strong knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and ISO quality standards, with a solid understanding of GXP requirements.

Proven experience in conducting supplier audits and managing CAPA processes, specifically within a structured Quality Management System.

Demonstrated experience applying Quality Risk Management principles and tools (e.g.,HACCP, FMEA).

Familiarity with Regulatory Standards (USDA). · Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities concurrently and in a timely fashion.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Work independently with minimal oversight.

Ability to work in controlled environments as needed.

Demonstrated experience making sound independent decisions.

Must be able to read, write, and converse in English.

Must display eagerness to learn and continuously improve. · Positive work attitude that supports teamwork and continuous improvement.

Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS).

Demonstrated experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 25%).

Location: Elwood, Kansas

24/7 Manufacturing Facility

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

Multiple relocation packages

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401(k) matching

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