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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$90K - $110K *

Lead and enhance quality operations across site by driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure all products meet safety and quality standards wh...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Transform quality management in manufacturing by leading a team to enhance systems, drive improvements, and ensure compliance, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading supply chain strategies, managing teams, and driving process improvements. Collaborate across functions to enhance inventory management and ensure compliance while ach...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower quality control in fragrance production by building an end-to-end program; leverage olfactive expertise to ensure excellence in raw materials and finished goods, making impactful decisions tha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $167K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving quality excellence in production processes. Collaborate with cross-functional engineers and component vendors to improve manufacturing quality and ensure robust...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Transform quality and safety initiatives by leading compliance and risk management efforts across business units, engaging in continuous improvement and audit readiness while fostering an effective QS...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence in manufacturing by ensuring compliance with standards, managing quality objectives, and fostering collaboration across teams to meet customer expectations and uphold safety r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct materials, collaborating cross-functionally to drive business growth and operational excellence while managing supplier relat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's building a comprehensive Quality Control program from the ground up. You'll leverage your fragrance expertise to ensure raw materials and finished products meet the highest standard...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize supply chain strategies by leading purchasing, planning, and warehouse operations, driving material flow and supplier performance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement to meet p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of supplier quality by collaborating across teams to enhance cabin systems. Drive continuous improvement, establish quality standards, and ensure compliance with safety regulations wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform sourcing strategies by collaborating across teams to optimize supply chain performance, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive product innovations while managing multiple projects and dead...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in global sourcing and supply management, collaborating across teams to optimize procurement strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and enhance supply chain p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform global healthcare by leading strategic procurement initiatives, optimizing supply chains, and fostering supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Explore a pivotal role in driving QSHE initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement across locations while collaborating with operational teams and supporting audits and trai...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a Continuous Improvement team to enhance manufacturing quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction through data-driven solutions and employee development...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform procurement strategies by optimizing cost reduction, sourcing, and vendor management in a global context. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure supply chain excellence while driving long...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $186K *

Strategize advanced category sourcing initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency, drive supplier collaboration, and align with business goals while optimizing workflows and operations under limited s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Lead and enhance quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage supplier quality programs and inspection processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving quality improvements. Collaborate with supply chain and engineering teams to enhance...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Oversee the development of a top-tier quality management system, leading supplier audits and compliance processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance vendor quality standards and ensure regulat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by leading strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives. Drive cost reduction, supplier management, and team development in a dynamic environment while collaborating with cross...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive supplier quality excellence by ensuring materials meet performance standards. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance capabilities, resolve issues, and implement robust processe...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in injection molding manufacturing. Lead initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and s...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure supplier quality and compliance in the medical device industry. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance part quality, drive improvements, and prevent issues, while enga...

1 week ago

  •   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.