Vendor Quality Management Manager

Position: Vendor Quality Management Manager
Location: Hybrid – Boston, MA (3 days/week onsite)
Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Pay Rate: $58–75/hour

Position Summary

The Vendor Quality Management Manager proactively assesses vendor risk across GMP/GDP areas and translates assessments into actionable insights, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure appropriate oversight of third-party vendors. This role contributes to the advancement of processes, tools, and systems that are fit for purpose across GMP/GDP functions and vendor types.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor vendor quality metrics and dashboards to identify emerging trends and potential risks within assigned GMP/GDP areas.
• Ensure effective management and mitigation of risks associated with third-party vendors and suppliers.
• Support the development and execution of processes and procedures for reporting, managing, and mitigating vendor risk.
• Lead and/or participate in process improvements and quality system enhancements as a Vendor Quality subject matter expert.
• Provide onsite inspection support, including front room and back room activities, during regulatory inspections.
• Present vendor quality risk assessments and recommendations to cross-functional quality and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive continuous improvement of vendor oversight processes.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP regulations and quality requirements.
• Experience developing, monitoring, and analyzing vendor quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Expertise in third-party/supplier risk assessment and risk management methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret quality data and trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Experience working effectively in a matrixed, collaborative environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, life sciences, or allied health field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Vendor Quality, or related GMP/GDP environments.
• Prior people management or manager-level leadership experience is required.