What Supplier Quality contributes to Cardinal Health
Supplier Quality is responsible for managing external suppliers throughout the product lifecycle, including evaluating and qualifying suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, auditing supplier's quality management system to applicable regulations and quality standards, providing metrics, and addressing quality and regulatory issues.
Responsibilities
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Principles (GMPs) based Quality Management Systems requirements for medical devices and medicinal products
Lead supplier qualification, evaluation, and monitoring activities to ensure ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Partner with suppliers to improve quality performance, address nonconformances, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
Identify and lead implementation of preventive and corrective actions via CAPAs, audits, NCRs, and complaint handling systems.
Review and approve supplier quality documentation, change notifications, and quality agreements as applicable.
Lead implementation of Supplier Change Requests.
Plan, conduct, and support supplier audits, assessments, and follow-up activities.
Investigate supplier-related quality issues, identify root causes, and drive timely resolution of complex problems.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams to support product and process quality objectives.
Ensure supplier quality systems adhere to all applicable regulations and standards
Analyze supplier quality trends and metrics to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to drive reduction in patient safety risk and greater levels of regulatory compliance
Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality system effectiveness and supplier performance.
Support supplier development initiatives that strengthen product quality, compliance, and supply continuity. EU-MDR (Medical Device Regulations), ISO 13485 (Quality Management Systems), FDA, cGMP, and Risk Management (ISO 14971) to instill a culture dedicated to ensuring patient safety and sustained regulatory compliance
Qualifications
4-7 years of experience in quality assurance
2+ years experience as SQE preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
Advanced English (speaking and reading)
Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EU-MDR, FDA, and cGMP
What is expected of you and others at this level
Knowledge of supplier qualification processes, audits, root cause analysis, CAPA systems, and quality management principles.
Experience working in regulated environments is preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
Advanced English communication skills.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
To read and review this privacy notice click here
Skills Required
- 4-7 years of experience in quality assurance
- 2+ years experience as Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
- Advanced English (speaking and reading)
- Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EU-MDR, FDA, and cGMP
- Knowledge of supplier qualification processes, audits, root cause analysis, CAPA systems, and quality management principles
- Experience working in regulated environments
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders
Cardinal Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cardinal Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cardinal Health.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
-
Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with added supports such as preventive care, telehealth/clinic access, mental health resources, and EAP counseling. Wellness programs and incentives (e.g., premium discounts tied to checkups or healthy lifestyle actions) add to the perceived breadth of healthcare-related support.
-
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
Cardinal Health Insights
What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.






