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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$84K - $126K *

Shape the future of logistics operations by leading teams, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while managing resources effectively to meet business goals...

Today

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

$84K - $126K *

Empower your career by leading operational excellence in logistics. Drive performance, enhance quality, and foster team development while ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing proce...

Today

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

$84K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving operational excellence and enhancing logistics efficiency. You'll lead and develop associates while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards to mee...

Today

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

$144K - $208K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring top-tier quality in semiconductor and micro-display materials. You'll lead supplier assessments, enforce quality standards, and collaborate with cross-function...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $146K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain strategies by identifying technology gaps and enhancing supplier relationships to meet evolving customer needs. Drive innovation through advanced sourcing an...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing the Paper & Printed Materials category, driving sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, and sustainability initiatives to ensure supply continuity and cost effici...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Advance operational excellence as you lead Supply Chain activities, ensuring material availability, optimizing inventory, managing supplier performance, and driving collaboration with key business par...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop and optimize procurement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency, manage inventory levels, and lead a team focused on continuous improvement and cost-effectiveness in a dynamic manufactu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations, focusing on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor a diverse team, and drive continuous improvement to achieve...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$133K - $200K *

Optimize our supply chain operations by leading a dynamic team, managing procurement strategies, and ensuring compliance with government regulations while fostering strong supplier relationships to su...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of sourcing strategies for steel and stamping commodities. Lead supplier management, drive cost competitiveness, and build impactful partnerships to enhance busin...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive strategic procurement initiatives and optimize processes across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier governance and ensure compliance while leveraging ER...

Yesterday

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

$130K - $165K *

Analyze and optimize supply chain data to enhance inventory management and logistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and visibility, driving efficiency and supporting criti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $90K *

Take ownership of procurement operations by enhancing systems, data, and processes. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate supplier information and compliance while driving efficiency in th...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $156K *

Optimize supplier quality processes for aerospace systems, ensuring compliance and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and mitigate risks, enhancing product reli...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and manage a diverse portfolio of projects, optimizing supplier relationships and operational efficiencies while collaborating across departments to achieve busine...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier quality initiatives in a new lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility. Collaborate with teams to establish robust quality processes, ensuring defect prevention and...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of lithium-ion manufacturing by leading supplier quality initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a high-volume production environm...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Optimize quality management systems and lead initiatives to enhance product standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement while supervising a dedi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring seamless integration of planning, logistics, and inventory management while driving continuous improvement and operational excellenc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $125K *

Transform supply chain operations by leading warehouse efficiency, managing logistics, and optimizing inventory. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and compliance while achieving financial objec...

Strathroy, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $150K *

Transform Quality Assurance in pharmaceutical manufacturing by leading GMP support, overseeing training systems, and driving continuous improvement across operations and compliance. Collaborate with c...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $129K *

Transform quality assurance by leading batch disposition and compliance efforts. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure timely release of drug substances...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $249K *

Champion global sourcing strategies and supplier management for Professional Services. Collaborate with senior leaders to optimize costs, enhance supplier performance, and drive enterprise priorities...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $249K *

Transform global sourcing strategies and supplier management for Professional Services. Collaborate with senior leaders to optimize costs, enhance supplier performance, and drive strategic initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.