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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$85K - $100K *

Drive procurement excellence by overseeing purchasing operations, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory for a dynamic food manufacturing environment. Lead strategic sourcing initia...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining the electric vehicle landscape by ensuring top-tier supplier quality and performance. Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement and uphold rigorous qua...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Help us enhance supplier quality by leading assessments, audits, and performance improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive measurable enhancements in supplie...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize supplier relationships and sourcing strategies to enhance supply chain continuity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify emerging technologies and drive improvements in performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $148K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of supply chain management by leading procurement operations and driving efficiency in global inbound networks. Empower your team to implement innovative strategi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving sourcing excellence in a dynamic environment. You'll manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and collaborate across functions to enhance product development and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative solutions through effective project management. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet customer needs, timelines, and budgets while c...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $168K *

Optimize strategic commodity management, driving supplier negotiations and pricing strategies to ensure maximum value and continuity. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance procurement processes an...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $180K *

Optimize sourcing strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product availability and drive operational excellence while ensuring quality and sustainability in vendor relations...

Reposted today

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

$80K - $97K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of quality engineering, driving supplier performance and ensuring product integrity through strategic improvements and cross-functional collaboration. Join us in a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K *

Drive quality excellence by developing and implementing robust management systems. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ISO standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement, e...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$61K - $108K *

Transform procurement operations by managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory, and driving efficiencies across fulfillment centers. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and e...

5 days ago

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

$104K - $156K *

Optimize quality processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Lead projects to eliminate quality losses, enhance performance metrics, and develop high-performing teams while ensuring compli...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $156K *

Elevate quality and process improvement by leading initiatives in a dynamic distribution environment. Collaborate with management to reduce quality losses and enhance operational excellence through su...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $115K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by overseeing end-to-end operations, driving improvements in inventory accuracy, and ensuring seamless order fulfillment while coordinating cross-functional...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Deliver strategic solutions in indirect procurement by optimizing supplier performance, driving cost efficiencies, and executing comprehensive category strategies that align with enterprise goals and...

Reposted yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee and enhance quality systems, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and continuous improvement. Lead a skilled team to achieve quality metric...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive continuous improvement in quality systems and performance, ensuring customer requirements are met. Lead a team to enhance quality metrics, resolve issues, and support new product introductions w...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate quality standards by leading engineering initiatives that enhance manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and boost customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement and mentor tea...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize production schedules by assessing demand and capacity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory management and service levels, ensuring timely fulfillment of customer comm...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock transformational supply chain potential by leading strategic VMI initiatives, delivering analytics-driven insights, and fostering collaboration with sales and internal partners to drive service...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$111K - $206K *

Empower operational excellence by driving quality management systems and integrating innovative tools. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and translate data into actionable insights while...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $206K *

Unlock potential by driving operational excellence in quality management systems, collaborating across teams to optimize workflows, and integrating digital tools to enhance data-driven insights and co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing inspection readiness, and fostering client partnerships. Drive continuous improvement and team development to ensure...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive regulatory compliance and quality management in a dynamic environment. Lead audits, oversee cleanroom operations, and enhance quality systems while fostering client partnerships and team develop...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.