Lohmann Animal Health/Elanco | Germany | 27xxx Cuxhaven | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 16.10.2026 on stepstone.de
Senior Associate Quality Systems – Supplier Management (m/f/d)
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals' lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your role Senior Associate Quality Systems – Supplier Management (m/w/d) is responsible for local supplier management at Cuxhaven. They form the central interface between quality assurance, purchasing, production, technical functions and external partners. Ensure an efficient and GMP-compliant supplier diversity system that meets regulatory requirements and is continuously developed.
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Your responsibilities Conduct initial qualification and periodic re-evaluation of suppliers according to internal requirements and regulatory requirements, including Veterinary Good Manufacturing Practice (Vet GMP) and ISO 9001. Create, negotiate and finalise Quality Assurance Agreements (QAAs) with national and international suppliers. Care and monitor the Approved Supplier List and ensure the GMP-compliant documentation of all supplier management activities in the electronic quality management system (QMS), especially in Veeva. Responsible for local audit planning, coordinate transmission to the global organization, evaluate audit reports and carry out risk-based reviews when no on-site audit takes place; also support local authority inspections. Work closely with purchasing, technical functions and production and support the processing of deviations as well as out-of-specification investigations (OOS) related to suppliers.
What you need for your success Complete studies in biology, pharmacy, biotechnology or chemistry or comparable scientific training with relevant professional experience. Multiannual professional experience in quality assurance or quality control in a GMP-regulated environment. knowledge of the Supplier Quality Management and the creation and negotiation of Quality Assurance Agreements; Knowledge of Vet-GMP or EU-GMP requirements is required. Safe handling of Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems. German and English knowledge in word and writing as well as pronounced communication and negotiation competence. The following qualifications are a plus Experience in pharmaceutical sterile production or vaccine production. Practical experience with SAP and Veeva QualityDocs, Veeva QMS or comparable systems. Experience in the continuous improvement of local supplier management processes and their harmonisation with global standards. Practice in evaluating supplier risks, audit reports and quality-related agreements. Experience in cooperation with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.
What we offer Performance-friendly and attractive remuneration incl. Participation in business success Granting of pension provision by the employer 40 hours / week 30 days off Food aid Regular team events Health and Fitness Services and Possibility to Corporation Benefits Free space for initiative and possibilities for individual training Work in a dynamic team in an international company
Location
 | Lohmann Animal Health/Elanco | |
| 27472 Cuxhaven | ||
| Germany |
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