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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$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...

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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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading purchasing, material planning, and supplier relations. Utilize ERP/MRP tools to optimize operations and ensure seamless material flow to producti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in advancing procurement strategies and capabilities, ensuring effective supplier management and cost optimization. Drive value creation and risk mitigation while fostering innovation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing procurement strategies for our innovative space startup, driving competitive advantages in the electrical supply chain while coaching a high-performance te...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Advance procurement strategies and manage impactful projects that drive supply chain excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes, influence key decisions, and ensure effective pro...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving quality assurance processes, overseeing implementation of improvements, and fostering a culture of excellence across teams to enhance product reliability and customer satisf...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $211K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading compliance initiatives and risk assessments. Drive continuous improvement in quality systems, ensuring regulatory adherence and effective training across teams in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $85K *

Help us ensure food safety and quality by leading engineering projects, managing compliance audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations to meet regulatory standards and en...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive supplier quality improvements, collaborating with engineering and supply chain teams to enhance performance and customer satisfaction while utilizing advanced quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading global indirect procurement strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business n...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $170K *

Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team to enhance production efficiency, drive innovation in technology, and ensure high-quality outputs in manufacturing operations. Collaborate across departments to...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform quality leadership by driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Oversee quality operations, supplier management, and compliance to enhance product reliability and customer sa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing shipping, receiving, and inventory control while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance logistics efficiency and improve customer satisfaction in a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading project strategies that align with safety, cost, and quality goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and supplier manage...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive the global strategy and governance of Quality Management Systems, enhancing compliance and operational performance across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality throughout the supply chain. Leverage your expertise in quality management and supplier relations to uphold standards and drive operational excellence...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by overseeing quality standards and supplier relationships in the aerospace supply chain. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence, driving improvements...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality initiatives by ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, managing audits, and resolving quality complaints. Collaborate with production teams to enhance product reliability whil...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing initiatives for chemical commodities. Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers globally to manage RFQs, enhance supplier relationships, and drive proc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement operations, overseeing supplier management, and enhancing purchasing procedures. Drive team performance and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead transformative quality management initiatives by developing and overseeing a robust QMS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.