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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$81K - $111K *

Elevate supplier quality by leading audits, resolving issues, and enhancing compliance. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective supplier management and development, driving continuous improvement i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Lead the charge in ensuring operational excellence through effective quality management, overseeing compliance, and enhancing customer relations while managing resources and processes to meet contract...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K *

Transform quality management by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing customer relations. Lead initiatives to develop effective quality control processes while managing budgets and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare products. Lead the discovery, validation, and launch of innovative solutions for diverse healthcare customers, driving market success and enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $155K *

Lead the charge in global direct materials sourcing strategy, enhancing cost, quality, and supplier performance while developing a high-performing team and fostering collaboration across various busin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $189K *

Shape the future of electronics by leading global sourcing strategies for PCBAs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure a resilie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $159K *

Optimize sourcing strategies for medical supplies, driving cost savings and quality improvements. Lead cross-functional teams in procurement processes, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement w...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to high-quality module delivery by managing quality systems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective leadership and data-driven decision-making...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring vendor compliance with food safety and quality standards. Lead audits, manage technical staff, and drive improvements in product quality while overseeing compl...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in global sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships and negotiations. Drive budget execution and collaborate across teams to optimize purchasing processes and enhance supply...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize global sourcing strategies and lead negotiations with suppliers. Drive budget adherence and collaborate across teams to enhance purchasing efficiency while mentoring peers in a dynamic, auton...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$191K - $254K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for PCB/PCBA commodities, enhancing supplier partnerships and ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience across product lifecycles through cros...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $150K *

Advance your career by spearheading global packaging strategies, optimizing supplier networks, and achieving cost efficiencies while leading a dynamic team. Foster innovation and sustainability within...

Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $156K *

Champion procurement strategies and supplier relationships to optimize material sourcing, drive innovation, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality components, while leading a high-performing team...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Empower a high-performing procurement team by leading strategic sourcing and supplier management for aerospace systems. Collaborate across functions to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives ar...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative procurement strategies by leading a team in managing contracts and sourcing for indirect services. Play a pivotal role in aligning business goals with efficient purchasing solution...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Oversee end-to-end supply chain management, from sourcing and purchasing to logistics, ensuring timely delivery and quality of materials for prototype development and production. Negotiate with suppli...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement operations by leading federal sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building audit-ready purchasing processes for a dynamic EPC contractor in the energy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $106K *

Champion quality and safety initiatives by leading continuous improvement efforts, collaborating with production teams, and ensuring compliance with environmental and food safety standards to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by overseeing material inspections, managing master data, and enhancing customer support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with qualit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of global sourcing by leading complex negotiations, developing commodity strategies, and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to optimize purchasing processes and achieve b...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading global sourcing strategies and negotiations. Drive purchasing initiatives for materials and services while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to achieve budget...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $126K *

Oversee and optimize MRO inventory management, ensuring effective supply chain operations. Lead a team to coordinate material movements, enhance processes, and communicate with stakeholders to meet pl...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $105K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes, leading a team to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in cannabis operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and driv...

London, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$95K - $105K *

Manage and optimize quality assurance processes across cannabis operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Lead a team to drive continuous improvement and foster a strong quality...

Caledon, ONIn-Person

Today

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

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.