Senior Supplier Relationship Specialist

QuidelOrtho

Senior Supplier Relationship Specialist managing supplier relationships for QuidelOrtho. Ensuring supply continuity, performance tracking, and stakeholder coordination in procurement efforts.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRochester • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, procurement processes, and performance analysis, with a strong focus on quality, cost, and delivery metrics. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and compliance with procurement policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier ManagementProcurement ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Supplier Performance AnalysisCost Savings IdentificationProcess ImprovementContract AdministrationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementSupplier ScorecardsRFIRFPQuality Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Day-to-day management of assigned suppliers, including communication of tracking performance metrics, and coordinating supplier business reviews.
Help ensure suppliers meet expectations for quality, cost, and delivery.
Maintain supplier scorecards and performance dashboards.
Analyze data on financial, delivery, quality, and service levels, and highlight risks or trends to stakeholders and suppliers.
Support resolution of supply or performance issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, and Finance to support operational needs, including supply continuity, product changes, and new product introductions.
Assist in RFIs/RFPs, supplier onboarding, and contract administration.
Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and Approved Supplier List requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field
3-5 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or supplier management
Experience working with suppliers or external partners
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan
employee assistance program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
paid time off (including sick time)
paid Holidays