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Walker Cole International is currently looking to hire a Vendor Assurance Manager on behalf of a growing Global Pharmaceutical Organisation.Key Accountabilities of the Vendor Assurance Manager:To plan, perform, and coordinate supplier audits adhering to a plan and schedule.Manage the lifecycle of approved vendors.Monitor a risk-based Audit programme.Leadership of direct reports.Essential Criteria for the Vendor Assurance Manager:Proven experience working in the pharmaceutical industryExperience of Auditing in a pharmaceutical settingPrevious Managerial Experience is preferable.Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & Good Distribution Practice (GDP)General Auditor Qualifications.Desirable Criteria:Lead Auditor QualificationQuality Assurance | QMS | QA Manager | Quality Assurance Manager | Quality Management System | EQMS | Electronic Quality Management System | CAPA | Deviation | GMP | Good manufacturing practice | Audit | Auditor | Lead Auditor | MHRA | ISO | Vendor | Supplier | 3rd Party | Third-Party | GDP | Good Distribution Practice | GMP | Good Manufacturing Practice | Sterile | IRCA