Supplier Quality Manager Jobs

Discover Supplier Quality Manager opportunities with leading employers on Ladders. These professionals help ensure suppliers consistently meet quality, regulatory, and performance requirements across the supply chain. Explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more and take the next step in your quality leadership career.

What Does a Supplier Quality Manager Do?

Supplier Quality Managers develop and oversee programs that assess supplier capabilities and improve the quality of incoming materials, components, and services. They may lead supplier audits, manage corrective and preventive actions, investigate defects, and partner with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to reduce risk and prevent disruptions.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

Role requirements vary by employer and industry, but often include supplier qualification, quality audits, root-cause analysis, corrective action management, and tracking performance metrics. Employers may seek experience with quality management systems, regulatory standards, risk assessment, process improvement, and cross-functional leadership. Clear communication and the ability to build productive supplier relationships are also valuable.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Supplier Quality Managers work across industries that depend on reliable suppliers, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on a particular product line, region, supplier portfolio, or quality system. Experienced professionals can advance into broader quality, operations, supply chain, or supplier development leadership roles.

Find Supplier Quality Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles, review employer requirements, and find Supplier Quality Manager positions aligned with your experience and career goals.

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$110K - $172K *

Shape global procurement governance and compliance by leading analytics, training, and process excellence initiatives. Drive transformation and data management in a collaborative environment to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead quality initiatives for data center projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, safe, and effective delivery of high-performance facilities. Adapt to evolving indus...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead quality operations to ensure data accuracy and compliance in healthcare. Drive improvements through audits, data analysis, and technology integration, fostering a culture of excellence across tea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $135K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...

Emeryville, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $150K *

Lead the charge in ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards and cGMPs. Oversee material lifecycle management and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support commercial and clinical...

Indianapolis, INRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $178K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize quality oversight through data-driven insights, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in R&D processes. Drive governance and operational excellence in quality...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Champion quality excellence by leading and standardizing assurance systems across regional logistics operations, driving continuous improvement and client partnerships while supporting new business la...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $150K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing and procurement excellence, partnering with business leaders to optimize categories, drive cost savings, and enhance supplier relationships while developing talen...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $240K *

Champion the modernization of global supply chain analytics by transforming data into actionable insights, driving AI-assisted workflows, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making and...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage end-to-end inventory planning, ensuring optimal product availability and margin targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast sales and streamline logistics, driving efficiency a...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

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

$115K - $150K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading strategic sourcing and category management initiatives. Drive supplier relationships, negotiate complex contracts, and develop high-performing teams to deliv...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $109K *

Partner with us to lead global contract operations, driving AI-first initiatives and enhancing workflows. Collaborate across teams to optimize contract management processes in a fast-paced software en...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $196K *

Lead the charge in driving procurement compliance and strategic initiatives, collaborating across functions to optimize processes and ensure adherence to regulations while supporting business goals an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform quality assurance by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and managing complex client projects. Drive excellence in drug importation and quality documentation while fostering stron...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $215K *

Innovate global technology procurement strategies, optimizing spend and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance value creation and drive efficiency across technology...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $135K *

Drive impactful regional field marketing initiatives that enhance pipeline growth in manufacturing. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to execute events and campaigns, leveraging AI for effici...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team as you drive impactful solutions in an AI-Native environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and strategically guide product direction while focus...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $107K *

Transform procurement strategies by leading supplier management, sourcing initiatives, and cross-functional collaborations. Leverage your expertise to drive cost savings and enhance supplier performan...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence in Supply Chain & Procurement. Lead strategic analysis, optimize costs, and enhance decision-making to improve business performance across a dynamic glo...

Holbrook, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$129K - $193K *

Empower your career by managing complex contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements to align with business objectives while mitigating risks throughout the c...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $160K *

Lead the charge in air quality compliance and project management, ensuring regulatory adherence and delivering high-quality technical work for solid waste and industrial clients across the Southwest...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to manage supplier agreements, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract administration. Drive governance processes, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and enhance contract...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $189K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pharmaceutical quality by leading compliance initiatives and building a robust Quality Management System to support innovative therapies in a dynamic, collabor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $208K *

Accelerate progress at a leading procurement organization by driving transformation, managing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver measurable v...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Supplier Quality Manager do?question toggle

    A Supplier Quality Manager oversees processes that help suppliers meet an organization’s quality, compliance, and performance requirements. Common duties include supplier qualification, audits, corrective actions, defect investigations, and collaboration with internal teams.

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

    Employers commonly look for experience in quality assurance, supplier management, manufacturing, or a related field. Familiarity with quality management systems, auditing, root-cause analysis, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement may also be requested. Specific requirements vary by role.

  • Which industries hire Supplier Quality Managers?question toggle

    Supplier Quality Managers are employed in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, among others.

  • How much do Supplier Quality Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Supplier Quality Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Supplier Quality Manager listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.