Supplier Quality and Audit Specialist

2 days ago

Sydney, Australia Zimmer Biomet Full time

**Requisition Number**: APAC05228

**Employment Type**: Full-time

**Location**: Sydney

Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, is dedicated to enhancing patients' lives through the design, manufacture, and marketing of orthopaedic implants, surgical supplies, and innovative solutions. At our Belrose location, we house a key supplier development program aimed at driving efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness within our supply base.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Quality and Audit Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Specialist, you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of our supplier development program. Your primary focus will be on promoting efficient, quality-driven, lean, and cost-effective processes within our supplier network. Utilizing your expertise in areas such as Six Sigma, problem-solving, SPC/process control, and quality tools, you will drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional results.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct comprehensive gap assessments at target suppliers to identify areas for improvement and create individual supplier development plans.
- Develop and refine comprehensive training materials to effectively deploy Six Sigma, problem-solving, SPC/process control, and quality tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance the overall supplier development process and phased rollout plans.
- Monitor supplier progress and performance against pre-agreed objectives and goals, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Tailor program materials and strategies based on supplier and activity feedback to ensure maximum deployment effectiveness.
- Track multiple supplier development projects simultaneously and coordinate with the team to optimize training and deployment processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish quality, lead time/delivery, and total cost of product/service goals for the supplier base.

Qualifications:

- Experience in Product/Supplier Quality and audit.
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (or Lean) with a proven track record of successfully executing multiple projects.
- Strong mastery of statistics, SPC, and process control methodologies.
- Advanced problem-solving skills using quality and statistical tools.
- Proficiency in quality tools such as control plans, risk analysis, advanced quality planning, and process validation.
- Demonstrated ability to define project goals, track progress, and report to stakeholders.
- Excellent facilitation, instruction, and mentoring skills to effectively train and develop suppliers.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience leading complex projects with a broad scope and a high level of complexity.
- Familiarity with lean philosophies, production processes, and change control.
- Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness and ability to undertake frequent travel (approximately 75%).

Note: This job advertisement promotes diversity, equality, and inclusivity in the workplace. We value all individuals, recognising that a diverse team enhances our ability to innovate and deliver exceptional results

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