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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$80K - $95K *

Drive your career by overseeing supplier quality and compliance programs. You'll manage relationships with external partners, conduct audits, and lead initiatives to ensure quality standards in food s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading assurance and control initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and compliance wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust quality control program, managing a team to enhance operational processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across lending operations while leveraging autom...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by leading production operations to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and develop future leaders in a dynamic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building a robust supplier base for cutting-edge electronics. You'll establish key relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery from prototypes to production, all whil...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $132K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement projects, enhancing supplier performance and cost efficiency across North America. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies that...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Strategize material availability to ensure seamless factory operations while balancing inventory, freshness, and working capital. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize replenishmen...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$101K - $135K *

Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies, managing supply partners and costs for food ingredients. Drive supplier performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$101K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by leading procurement strategies that enhance supply chain efficiency and drive cost savings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and safety in food ingred...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $130K *

Manage and expand a network of fabrication partners nationwide, leveraging your expertise to assess capabilities, develop partnerships, and provide insights for effective project execution while foste...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining sourcing excellence by leading procurement activities across a major commercial office portfolio. Drive strategic initiatives, negotiate high-value agreements, and mentor...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $160K *

Drive strategic sourcing and procurement for a major commercial office portfolio, leading complex initiatives, negotiating agreements, and managing supplier performance while collaborating with cross...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $120K *

Transform quality assurance by leading supplier and material approvals, managing non-conformances, and ensuring compliance in a hybrid, dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to uphold food saf...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $128K *

Drive operational excellence by optimizing supply chain processes and managing cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and ens...

Today

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

$103K - $181K *

Lead the Quality Control function at the plant, ensuring product safety and compliance with standards, while collaborating with leadership to drive strategic improvements and quality initiatives acros...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$113K - $163K *

Optimize quality processes by leading continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing performance data, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization to enhance operational efficiency an...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Empower quality assurance processes by leading a dynamic team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Drive customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing product q...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $151K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier relationships and drive cost savings across retail operations and facilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective sourcing str...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engage in supplier quality excellence by evaluating and enhancing supplier performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure materials meet quality, cost, and delivery goals while driving...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Shape the quality culture and strategy in logistics, ensuring compliance and excellence in pharmaceutical distribution. Lead a dedicated team, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement to meet c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product quality by leading a dynamic team, driving technical solutions, and ensuring adherence to high standards during system development and mass production phases...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer quality excellence by leading production quality control efforts, driving scrap reduction, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and prote...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine your career by leading Quality Management & Compliance Systems. Drive continuous improvement, develop a high-impact team, and ensure compliance while fostering a positive work culture in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Shape our procurement process by leading high-volume vendor agreements, partnering with teams across Procurement and Finance. You'll ensure efficient and compliant contracts, driving operational succe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving efficiency in procurement by managing high-volume vendor agreements. As a key legal partner, you'll negotiate contracts and streamline processes, ensuring rapid, secure deal...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.