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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$183K - $262K *

Drive excellence in supplier development and quality assurance, leading a global team to ensure flawless execution from concept to production. Leverage deep automotive expertise to enhance supplier ca...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$201K - $287K *

Join us to lead a global team in supplier development and quality assurance, ensuring seamless execution from concept to production. Drive innovation and operational excellence in the automotive or EV...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage a high-performing sourcing team to develop strategic sourcing plans, enhance procurement processes, and drive cost-effective solutions across the Source-to-Pay lifecycle, fostering col...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$98K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead quality initiatives, ensuring products meet high standards. Drive continuous improvement, manage audits, and foster collaboration across departments to enhance customer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $177K *

Champion the development of quality systems by leading business analysis efforts, managing a team, and ensuring effective collaboration between Quality, Regulatory, and Technology stakeholders to enha...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $172K *

Empower our team to enhance supplier quality and reliability for networking hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements, analyze data, and ensure seamless integration of co...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the execution and optimization of advanced search programs, mentoring a high-performing team while aligning marketing strategies with client goals to achieve measurable results and scalable grow...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Drive a high-performing Quality team to enhance systems and foster continuous improvement in manufacturing. Lead audits, manage ISO standards, and ensure compliance while reducing defects and optimizi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by managing diverse teams, enhancing processes, and achieving quality objectives. Lead initiatives in quality management, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with industry sta...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Champion supplier quality initiatives by driving performance improvements, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and proactively managing risks to enhance operational excellence within the supp...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving supplier management excellence. You'll enhance client relationships, oversee global operations, and develop strategic supplier solutions, all while contrib...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$84K - $141K *

Shape the future of supplier quality by leading evaluations, audits, and process improvements. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance product reliability and compliance, driving continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $139K *

Oversee daily operations of the QAIP Department, ensuring compliance with GMP and GLP standards while leading a team to troubleshoot issues, conduct investigations, and maintain quality assurance in p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and compliance. Oversee daily QAIP operations, lead investigations, and mentor staff while maintaining adherence to GMP and GLP standards in a...

North York, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $185K *

Drive your career forward by leading transformative supply chain operations. This strategic role focuses on optimizing processes across sourcing, procurement, planning, and logistics to enhance operat...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading supply chain operations, optimizing procurement, and enhancing inventory management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $130K *

Optimize supply chain operations by collaborating with teams to enhance forecasting, inventory management, and data analytics, driving efficiency and timely product delivery for national retailers and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence by developing strategic sourcing and purchasing initiatives. Oversee supplier relationships and contract negotiations to optimize supply chain perform...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of procurement strategy and innovation. Lead a dynamic team to optimize supply chain efficiency, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-effective solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $108K *

Unlock potential by driving supplier quality improvements and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance performance and foster a high-quality supply chain that...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $168K *

Optimize global sourcing strategies for mechanical components, leading cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and drive cost savings. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure supply chain resilie...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring supplier quality compliance through inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with suppliers to uphold standards and enhance production proce...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $165K *

Transform sourcing strategies by leading initiatives across key spend categories, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize supplier performance, mitigate risks, and drive cost savings while ensurin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of excellence in manufacturing. Elevate workplace standards and streamline processes in a dynamic aerospac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain operations, overseeing purchasing, material planning, and supplier management while ensuring efficient shipping and receiving processes to suppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.