Supplier Qualification Specialist

About the role

Arcera, a global life sciences company, is seeking a Supplier Qualification Specialist to join its quality team at the Egypt site in El Obour City. You will be responsible for ensuring that external suppliers and contract manufacturing organizations meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and regulatory integrity.

Key responsibilities

• Execute supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain the approved supplier list, manage supplier changes, and track CAPAs using Helix eQMS.
• Support supplier audits, follow up on findings, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, investigate deviations, complaints, and non‑conformities.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply‑chain teams to align supplier quality strategies with GMP, GDP, and global regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 3‑5 years of pharmaceutical quality assurance experience with a focus on supplier management.
• Hands‑on experience in GMP environments and supplier auditing.
• Strong organizational, planning, and independent work capabilities.

Required skills

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
• Supplier auditing
• Quality Management System (QMS) knowledge
• Helix eQMS for CAPA tracking