Job Description

About the role

This position is responsible for partnering with suppliers to leverage their quality in order to improve our customer experience and to ensure compliance with current regulations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing supplier audits and reports, including follow up on CAPA resulting from audits.
• Managing and following up on supplier complaints with authority to quarantine and reject defect raw material.
• Keeping the quality document system and the approved supplier list up to date.
• Identifying key raw material parameters that can result in bad quality and proposing solutions.
• Maintaining relationships with key suppliers through regular review meetings and promoting quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory guidelines such as ISO 13485; auditor accreditation is an advantage.

• Strong technical background or experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Analytical and organizational skills with a working knowledge of basic statistics and problem-solving.
• Keen attention to detail and the willingness and ability to travel up to 5%.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Financial & Health Benefits: Includes Service Awards and annual Gift Voucher. Plus, a 25% Top-Up of Maternity and Paternity Benefit (service-dependent).

• Time Off & Flexibility: Enjoy additional leave based on seniority (up to 25 after 10 years).

• Continuous Development: Access Company Trainings, Educational Assistance, Individual Development discussions

• Well-being & Flexibility: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme and regular Mental Health & Wellbeing webinars/seminars, as we have been accredited with IBEC Keep Well Mark. We also offer free onsite parking with electric car charging, and a Cycle Scheme.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in FMCG, Apparel, Automotive and Pharma industry. Our Longford, Ireland location, founded in 2007, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Materials Group division and employs approximately 250 talented individuals. Our applications and technologies are an integral part of products used daily in medical settings around the world. Our commitment to science and innovation alongside our passion to positively impact patient care makes us a trusted partner for medical device manufacturers. Key functions at this site include Operations, Supply Chain, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Advanced Research & Development, New Product Development, New Production Introduction, Process Engineering and Sales and Customer Service, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us at Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com to request an accommodation. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.