Supplier Qualification & Management Specialist

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** Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.
**** At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska’s Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.
**** Benefits Include:
** 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
401(k) match with company profit sharing.

Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.

Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.
** Position Summary
** The Supplier Qualification & Management Specialist ensures the quality and compliance of materials and suppliers at Zoetis Lincoln Manufacturing Site. This role leads Material Evaluation Committee (MEC) meetings, coordinates evaluations and risk assessments for material and supplier changes and oversees supplier qualification activities to meet global standards. The Specialist also conducts internal quality audits and supports regulatory inspections, helping to safeguard product quality, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity.
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* Hours:

1st Shift, 7:30am – 4:00pm
**** Position Responsibilities
**** Material Evaluation Committee & Supplier Qualification Leadership**
* ** Lead and Facilitate MEC Meetings:
** Organize and guide Material Evaluation Committee meetings for assigned materials and suppliers, ensuring participation from all key departments (Quality, Regulatory, Technical, Production, Procurement, etc.).
* ** Coordinate Evaluation, Risk Assessment, and Change Control Documentation:
** Oversee the process for initiating, assessing, implementing, and verifying changes that may impact the Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, Quality (SISPQ), stability, validated state, regulatory compliance, or supply continuity of Zoetis products, active substances, or process intermediates. Consolidate cross-functional input, facilitate comprehensive technical, analytical, and regulatory evaluations, and ensure all findings, decisions, and action items are thoroughly documented in the change control system for compliance and traceability.
* ** Supplier Qualification Integration:
** Ensure supplier qualification activities—including audits, certification reviews, and risk assessments—are incorporated into the evaluation process and meet global standards.
* ** Quality Audits:
** Conduct internal quality audits to ensure ongoing compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
* ** Regulatory Support:
** Support regulatory inspections of the site by preparing documentation, participating in inspection activities, and addressing regulatory inquiries as needed.
** Education and Experience
** Education /Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Science, Engineering, or a related business/technical field(1–3 years of experience supporting a professional procurement department may be considered in lieu of a degree)
* Direct experience in manufacturing, packaging, or quality operations within a GMP-regulated environment preferred.
* Prior involvement in material or supplier qualification, change control, or quality assurance processes is an advantage.
** Technical Skills and Competencies Required
*** Understanding of material and supplier qualification requirements, including audits and regulatory standards (e.g., GMP)
* Familiarity with change control systems (such as Trackwise) and documentation practices
* Strong organizational and project management skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional collaboration
* Analytical thinking and attention to detail
* Ability to facilitate meetings and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
* Proactive, adaptable, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
** Physical

Position Requirements
**** Physical & Onsite Requirements
*** Must be able to work on-site at the Zoetis Lincoln…