Supplier Program Manager Jobs

Discover Supplier Program Manager opportunities for experienced professionals who coordinate strategic supplier relationships and help deliver complex programs. These roles bring together supplier management, operations, procurement, engineering, and business teams to keep initiatives on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals. Browse vetted openings paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Supplier Program Manager Do?

Supplier Program Managers oversee programs that depend on external vendors, manufacturers, or service providers. They establish operating plans, coordinate milestones, monitor risks and performance, resolve issues, and communicate progress to internal stakeholders and supplier partners. Depending on the company and industry, the role may support product launches, supply chain improvements, technology implementations, or long-term supplier partnerships.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek program leadership, supplier relationship management, negotiation, project planning, and strong communication skills. Candidates may also benefit from experience with procurement, supply chain operations, quality management, budgeting, data analysis, and risk mitigation. The ability to influence cross-functional teams and turn business priorities into measurable execution plans is especially valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Supplier Program Manager positions are available across industries such as technology, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. Senior roles may involve larger supplier portfolios, global operations, strategic sourcing, or leadership of multiple programs. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles that match their skills and career goals.

Find Supplier Program Manager Jobs on Ladders

Explore current Supplier Program Manager openings and compare opportunities by industry, responsibilities, and seniority. Build a focused search around your experience in supplier performance, program execution, and cross-functional leadership to find your next high-paying role.

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$160K - $190K *

Advance your career by transforming freight operations with AI. Collaborate with clients to streamline workflows, enhance data accuracy, and drive product innovation in a dynamic environment focused o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $225K *

Join a team that's transforming freight logistics through AI. You'll design workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure seamless integration between systems, driving innovation in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $97K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Amazon's transportation network by managing system configurations, analyzing package flows, and implementing data-driven improvements to enhance operational efficiency at...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as you lead supplier quality initiatives, ensuring compliance and performance excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance supplier capabilities and mitigate risks, driving op...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Join a team that's transforming supply chain strategies by leading material program management initiatives, enhancing project execution, and driving proposal activities within a dynamic, matrixed envi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform the supply chain landscape by leading procurement and subcontracting efforts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while driving efficiency and innovation in support of critical defe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Manage projects with internal and external customers, ensuring delivery and compliance while leading teams. Collaborate on solutions and coordinate resources to meet targets, fostering transparency an...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading a dynamic team in sourcing and managing MRO and capital projects. Collaborate across departments to optimize purchasing practices and enhance supplier relati...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize procurement strategies for camera manufacturing, ensuring resource availability, supplier performance, and cost control while driving international growth and collaboration across teams for c...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $175K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management to optimize procurement value, ensuring cost competitiveness and sustainability across multiple manufacturing locations while collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$123K - $153K *

Unlock your potential by leading procurement strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies. Mentor a dynamic team while collaborating with senior management to enhance o...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading sourcing execution across North America and Asia Pacific. Collaborate with teams to translate global strategies into actionable plans, ensuring effective supplier managemen...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$117K - $234K *

Lead the development and execution of integrated demand planning strategies, ensuring alignment between market demand, supply capabilities, and financial objectives across mid- to long-range planning...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$147K - $200K *

Transform inventory governance for long-lead equipment, ensuring accurate tracking and visibility across multiple storage locations. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance logistics execution and d...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing shipping, receiving, and inventory control while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance logistics efficiency and improve customer satisfaction in a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Elevate purchasing strategies by sourcing vendors, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$65K - $95K *

Analyze procurement operations to enhance efficiency in purchase order processing, supplier management, and compliance monitoring. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to policies while l...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic leadership in material planning and supply chain processes, ensuring optimal material availability and inventory management to support operational growth and customer commitments acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Drive supplier performance and execution in a fast-paced environment, ensuring alignment with program objectives and supply chain strategies while managing risks and fostering cross-functional collabo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Manage supplier performance and execute supply chain strategies in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure program success and achieve organizational objectives thr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $118K *

Engage with suppliers to source and manage critical components, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and vendor relationships, dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence across product teams, ensuring global feature parity and customer-centric insights. Build scalable frameworks for launch readiness and continuous impr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to drive global category strategy and sourcing for critical thermal and mechanical cooling systems, managing substantial annual spend while ensuring supply chain resilience and ali...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Transform global category strategy by managing multi-million dollar spend on thermal and mechanical cooling systems. Drive supplier development, align engineering roadmaps, and ensure resilient supply...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Champion the development of global category strategies for thermal and mechanical cooling systems, managing substantial budgets and supplier relationships to ensure efficient data center operations an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Supplier Program Manager do?question toggle

    A Supplier Program Manager coordinates programs involving external suppliers, aligning schedules, deliverables, performance, and risk management with the needs of internal teams and business objectives.

  • What qualifications are common for Supplier Program Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for experience in program or project management, supplier relationships, procurement or supply chain operations, negotiation, budgeting, and cross-functional communication. Requirements vary by industry and role.

  • Which industries hire Supplier Program Managers?question toggle

    Common industries include technology, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods, particularly where supplier performance is important to product or service delivery.

  • How much do Supplier Program Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • What skills help Supplier Program Managers succeed?question toggle

    Successful professionals typically combine program planning, supplier relationship management, communication, negotiation, analytical thinking, risk mitigation, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.