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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$100K - $120K *

Pioneer manufacturing excellence by implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and profitability while leading capital projects and driving process improvements in a dynamic c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $209K *

Transform supply chain strategies by leading cross-functional teams to enhance sourcing for Memory and Storage technologies. Drive negotiations and partnerships to ensure a resilient supply base that...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $209K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing for Memory and Storage technologies. Drive supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a resilient s...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $209K *

Optimize strategic sourcing for Memory and Storage technologies, driving supplier performance and cost efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a resilient supply chain that sup...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $209K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for Memory and Storage technologies, ensuring supply chain efficiency and resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical requirements and n...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $209K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing for Memory and Storage technologies, driving supplier performance and cost efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a resilient supply chai...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $133K *

Transform the supplier landscape by managing relationships, enhancing performance, and fostering partnerships. Lead initiatives that drive accountability and innovation while ensuring alignment with b...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Elevate supplier performance through strategic management and collaboration. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring quality and operational excellence from selection to production phases i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing vendor networks and asset supply chains for remote work solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure scalable, compliant, and efficient deployment strategies...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team to optimize global supply chain solutions, ensuring compliance with standards while driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to enhance st...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading procurement strategies and optimizing supplier performance. Drive cost savings, enhance team productivity, and manage global supplier relationships while ensuring alignm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate quality standards by managing product and process quality, ensuring customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and compliance oversight. Lead a team to enhance quality me...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $156K *

Lead quality improvement initiatives as a Quality Engineer, deploying WPS methods to enhance process efficiency. Collaborate across teams to eliminate losses and train staff, ensuring data-driven deci...

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

$104K - $156K *

Transform quality processes in a dynamic environment by leading data-driven improvements, mentoring teams, and driving KPI enhancements through effective project and people leadership...

3 weeks ago

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

$104K - $156K *

Champion quality excellence by leading process improvements in a dynamic distribution center. Utilize data-driven methods to enhance performance, reduce variation, and mentor teams, driving measurable...

3 weeks ago

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

$79K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier quality through strategic development, rigorous analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal product quality and compliance wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $201K *

Lead quality initiatives by integrating principles and methodologies into semiconductor product design, ensuring manufacturability and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams throu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to ensure supplier quality excellence through audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to uphold standards and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic supply chain initiatives to enhance performance, reduce costs, and drive productivity. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes, improve inventory visibility, and delive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with global teams to enhance V93000 business operations, track forecasts, and refine financial models. Build partnerships to tackle complex supply chain challenges and create new business...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $148K *

Elevate supply chain efficiency by leading a team to implement global inbound strategies, ensuring manufacturing reliability and fostering high-performance behaviors in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive supplier quality excellence by evaluating, qualifying, and improving suppliers for aerospace systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and enhance production...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $108K *

Empower supplier quality assurance by managing supplier evaluations, compliance, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to regulat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Champion cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive operational improvements, manage resources, and enhance stakeholder communication for su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $247K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for key EE commodities, driving supplier negotiations and performance management. Collaborate cross-functionally to align technology strategies with business goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.