Supplier Quality Engineering Leader SRC

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the Supplier Quality Engineering vision and strategy aligned with business and supply management objectives.
• Establish policies, standards, and directives to guide supplier quality across the Sleep & Respiratory Care business.
• Own supplier risk management and performance, monitoring quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability requirements.
• Deploy and track supplier quality KPIs and lead corrective actions to maintain a high-performing, compliant supply base.
• Lead strategic supplier engagement and drive annual quality improvement plans (QIP) for preferred suppliers.
• Integrate across product lines and functions to align SQE, engineering, and procurement stakeholders.
• Shape team structure, processes, and resource planning while applying change management to evolve SQE capabilities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Quality, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management.
• Direct experience in the medical device industry within ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and FDA-regulated environments.
• Master’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline.
• Proven experience as a people leader with a track record of representing quality functions.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods, analytics, quality control tools, and Lean/continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% domestically and internationally.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a matrixed environment.

About the Company

Philips is a global health technology company dedicated to improving people's health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. We focus on providing advanced technology and deep clinical insights across various sectors, including Sleep & Respiratory Care, to ensure everyone everywhere has access to quality healthcare.