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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$98K - $176K *

Lead supply chain and procurement consulting engagements, focusing on cost reduction and operational improvement for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, while managing project scope, t...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $185K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality assurance and control across manufacturing facilities. Drive initiatives aligned with ISO 9001:2015 standards, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while...

4 days ago

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

$105K - $115K *

Lead and enhance Quality Control operations for molecular biology reagents, ensuring compliance and efficiency in an ISO 13485 environment. Drive investigations, support product release, and foster a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive responsible supply chain initiatives by developing programs, conducting supplier assessments, and creating educational content to enhance compliance and sustainability across the supply base, wh...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on supplier quality excellence, driving compliance and continuous improvement in medical device operations while collaborating with global partners to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Lead and build the quality function, establishing systems and standards to enhance manufacturing quality, drive continuous improvement, and support organizational growth across multiple sites...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $132K *

Partner with us to enhance supplier quality through strategic planning, implementation, and problem-solving. Leverage your expertise to ensure products meet quality standards and optimize supplier per...

Reposted yesterday

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead and innovate the quality function, establishing systems and standards to enhance manufacturing quality and drive continuous improvement across multiple sites, ensuring customer satisfaction and o...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $119K *

Advance our supplier quality initiatives to establish a robust network for prototype development and production readiness, ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards while enhancing supp...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $111K *

Take ownership of strategic sourcing and supplier management for PCBAs and electronics. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive supply chain strategies, ensure compliance, and enhance supplier perform...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K *

Shape the future of quality management by leading plant functions, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949/ISO 9001, and driving continuous improvement across teams to enhance product quality and customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K *

Elevate quality standards by leading plant Quality and Laboratory functions, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001, and driving continuous improvement across operations, suppliers, and custom...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you lead complex projects from concept to launch, driving cross-functional collaboration and innovation in product development. Leverage your expertise to navigate challenges...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$111K - $135K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance for sterile and OSD manufacturing processes by managing batch reviews, documentation, and investigations, while training staff and participating in regulatory in...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading strategic initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and product integrity. Collaborate with teams to implement effective quality management systems and fost...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to quality excellence and safety. Lead strategic initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading strategic initiatives in a manufacturing facility, ensuring optimal safety, productivity, and compliance with quality and food safety regulations while fostering a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading strategic initiatives that ensure safety, productivity, and product integrity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Inspire a culture of excellence and complianc...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality excellence by leading initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and product integrity. Collaborate with teams to implement effective quality management systems and ensure complian...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading strategic initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and product integrity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Inspire a culture of continuous improvement a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $289K *

Champion the performance of a multi-functional Subcontract Management Team, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule adherence for complex subcontracts in support of advanced weapon systems. Lead strategi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for transportation and logistics operations. Oversee compliance, manage audits, and implement procedures to meet industry standards and customer requireme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$84K - $126K *

Champion quality and safety in food production by collaborating with teams to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence. Utilize data insights to improve practices and fos...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Product Marketing Manager, shaping go-to-market strategies for innovative distributor products. Collaborate across functions to define customer needs, craft messaging...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the go-to-market strategy for distributor products by engaging with customers, defining ideal buyers, and crafting compelling messaging. Collaborate across teams to shape product launches an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.