Supplier Quality Senior Manager

A world-leading medical technology organisation is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Supplier Quality Senior Manager to energise their APAC operations from Johor Bahru, Malaysia! This is a new position in driving the regional team in Supplier Quality Engineering. This is your chance to make a real difference—driving supplier quality assurance in a business that’s passionate about transforming lives with cutting-edge healthcare solutions.

What you'll do:

As Supplier Quality Senior Manager APAC you’ll be right at the heart of shaping how one of the world’s most respected medical technology companies delivers exceptional supplier quality assurance. Every day brings fresh opportunities to collaborate with talented colleagues across continents as you drive forward strategic programmes that fuel innovation and operational brilliance. You’ll build an inclusive team culture where everyone feels valued for their contributions while ensuring processes are always aligned with global standards.

• Design and roll out robust supplier quality strategies that guarantee all suppliers consistently achieve or surpass ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, EU MDR, and other key regulatory benchmarks.
• Uplift and nurture the APAC Supplier Quality team by creating an atmosphere of accountability, shared learning, skill enhancement, and ongoing improvement.
• Offer strategic vision and technical support to ensure your team’s efforts are perfectly aligned with global supplier quality goals and wider organisational ambitions.
• Champion comprehensive training for all supplier quality engineers and auditors—ensuring they’re always up-to-date with industry best practices, risk management techniques, and evolving compliance requirements.
• Build a high-performing APAC Supplier Quality Team by setting clear development paths, delivering impactful leadership coaching, and implementing effective performance management systems.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning by keeping your team informed about new regulatory changes, emerging technologies in supplier management, and innovative process improvements.
• Spark cross-functional collaboration between Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Development Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to strengthen supplier partnerships.
• Lead supplier audits and performance reviews to ensure unwavering compliance with international standards—developing corrective action plans (SCAR), conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and driving meaningful improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with suppliers on process validations, risk reduction projects, defect minimisation efforts—and maintain transparent performance metrics so leadership can see progress at a glance.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, supplier summits, and regulatory forums—advocating for world-class supplier quality practices.

What you bring:

To shine as Supplier Quality Senior Manager APAC you’ll bring rich experience from highly regulated medical device manufacturing settings where you’ve played a pivotal role in large-scale operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering—or equivalent technical background—with deep knowledge of manufacturing processes relevant to medical devices.
• At least seven years’ experience in Medical Device Quality Operations including four or more years managing high-volume electromechanical device production environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of methods, equipment, processes and techniques specific to Supplier Quality Management within regulated industries such as ISO 13485-compliant settings.
• Proven success implementing best-in-class compliance processes—including risk management frameworks—and staying ahead of evolving regulations like FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or EU MDR.
• Outstanding communication skills that help you build positive relationships across cultures while making complex information accessible for both technical experts and non-specialists alike.
• Excellent analytical abilities paired with practical problem-solving skills—enabling you to quickly identify root causes during audits or investigations then implement sustainable solutions.
• Experience collaborating seamlessly with departments such as Regulatory Affairs R&D Procurement Supplier Development Engineering or Operations on shared supply chain objectives.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation is empowering people everywhere through simplicity freedom and healthier living. With over twenty years of proven impact, they’ve transformed hundreds of thousands of lives by delivering products designed around real-world needs. Their commitment goes far beyond customers—to employees communities—and sustainability—embracing diversity equity inclusion at every level while investing generously in personal growth opportunities for all staff members.

What's next:

If you’re excited about taking your passion for supplier quality management further within an inclusive forward-thinking organisation—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career-defining adventure awaits.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C