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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$120K - $145K *

Drive category strategies for Steel & Non-Ferrous Metals, managing $250M in spend. Lead sourcing initiatives to enhance quality, service, and cost-effectiveness while achieving key performance targets...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality assurance initiatives across the loan origination lifecycle. Drive team performance, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency while fostering a co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $182K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier performance and quality for electronic components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with...

Washington, DCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Unlock strategic insights and drive procurement excellence by leading complex analyses, influencing sourcing decisions, and mentoring junior analysts within a global framework. Collaborate cross-funct...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $122K *

Lead the charge in quality excellence by managing vendor programs and providing strategic oversight across manufacturing sites. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure robust quality stand...

Marysville, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $148K *

Transform procurement processes by leading strategic initiatives that enhance supplier engagement and streamline operations. Collaborate across departments to drive modernization and deliver value to...

Ithaca, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $175K *

Transform product data governance and lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes for efficient product development and manufacturing across t...

Chelmsford, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $92K *

Redefine customer success by managing a strategic portfolio, driving growth, and fostering executive relationships. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer outcomes and ensure long-term value in a...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower revenue growth through strategic sales of warehouse automation solutions, targeting diverse clientele. Lead end-to-end sales cycles, build strong customer relationships, and collaborate across...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building long-term customer relationships while optimizing operations. As a Business Manager, you'll drive strategic growth, manage key accounts, and collaborate across teams to enh...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in managing complex procurement projects, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion while coordinating cross-functional teams and driving stakeholder engagement...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $193K *

Optimize procurement strategies by leading contract management, driving negotiations, and fostering supplier partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and deliver value through...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supplier performance and innovation. Drive a team to enhance supplier capabilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering strategic relationships and con...

South Bend, INRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $122K *

Advance your career by leading supplier development initiatives that enhance performance and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products while driving continuo...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading storeroom solutions projects, enhancing service quality, and driving strategic initiatives across multiple customer engagements in manufacturing environments...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Transform procurement strategies globally by leading a dynamic team, collaborating with finance and legal, and optimizing vendor relationships to drive operational efficiency and cost savings across a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Drive retail excellence across collegiate athletics locations, enhancing fan experiences and revenue growth. Lead teams, manage partnerships, and execute strategic initiatives to elevate brand engagem...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $204K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships and compliance, overseeing complex procurements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution an...

Arizona, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $178K *

Optimize supplier quality oversight by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with global standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and mitigate ris...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $130K *

Optimize procurement strategies for structural components in renewable energy projects. Lead sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations to enhance project efficiency and cost-effectivene...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of our sales strategy by developing plans that align with business objectives and drive measurable goals, ensuring effective implementation and collaboration across regional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of vendor payments by leading complex financial workflows, enhancing payment efficiency, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic, tech-driven SaaS environment. Collaborate with cross-fun...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive transformation in Product Operations by leveraging AI and automation to enhance workflows, improve decision-making, and boost organizational effectiveness. Collaborate across teams to create sca...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$116K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at driving strategic initiatives within Operations and Member Experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, enhance operational efficiency, an...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Life Sciences programs, ensuring alignment with customer commitments. Drive delivery across teams, proactively addressing risks and building a PMO as the business s...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.