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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$70K - $117K *

Drive supplier quality excellence by building relationships and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with global supply chains to enhance manufacturing processes for both sustaining...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $213K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Drive quality excellence initiatives and manage a team of quality engin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $122K *

Reimagine supplier performance management by leading quality initiatives, audits, and crisis resolution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $198K *

Optimize supplier quality assurance across Unmanned Products and Warfare Systems. Lead audits, drive performance improvements, and ensure compliance with technical standards while collaborating with c...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $95K *

Lead supplier quality initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive improvements in supplier performance, enhancing product quality and operational efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $182K *

Transform supplier management by developing strategies, enhancing efficiency, and negotiating contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure business continuity and optimize supplier per...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $142K *

Optimize supplier quality and manufacturing processes in metal fabrication. Evaluate capabilities, establish standards, and drive improvements to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $142K *

Transform supplier quality through hands-on evaluation of metal fabrication processes, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing capabilit...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $142K *

Unlock potential by evaluating supplier capabilities in metal fabrication, driving quality improvements, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. Collaborate across functions to enhanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $142K *

Engage with suppliers to assess and enhance metal fabrication quality. Drive process improvements, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with engineering specifications for welded and stamped componen...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $142K *

Help us enhance quality in metal fabrication by evaluating suppliers, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $142K *

Evaluate and enhance supplier manufacturing capabilities in metal fabrication, ensuring quality standards are met. Collaborate across functions to drive process improvements and support new product in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$57K - $107K *

Champion supplier quality by ensuring materials meet rigorous standards. Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and support new product...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $154K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring supplier quality excellence globally. Lead a dynamic group of Supplier Quality Representatives, driving performance and compliance throughout the product lifec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming procurement strategies across North America. You will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and enhance supplier relationships to drive savings and efficiency...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading procurement and supplier quality initiatives. Drive a high-performing team to ensure timely acquisition of quality materials, enhance supplier performance, and foster stron...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform supplier quality by ensuring compliance with standards and driving improvements. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance processes, conduct audits, and resolve quality issues, while supporting...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $168K *

Champion supplier quality excellence by leading a high-performing team, driving risk management, and influencing critical business strategies for operational success in a dynamic manufacturing environ...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $135K *

Engage with strategic suppliers to drive performance improvements and ensure optimal supply chain operations. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities for innovation and quality enhancements...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate supplier quality standards, lead initiatives, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance metrics and ensure alignment with glo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the highest quality and compliance of electronic components, leading inspection operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic and...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate supplier quality by developing capabilities and processes that prevent defects. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure standards are met, driving continuous improvement and protecting custom...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality standards by leading the Quality Management System and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with industry regulations while fostering a culture of excellence a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead supply chain operations by managing procurement, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely material delivery while anticipating...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $190K *

Lead a dynamic sourcing team to ensure high-rate production of air vehicles, focusing on supply strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost management while driving efficiency and quality in a fast-pace...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.