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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$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

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality assurance systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement in laboratory processes to boost accuracy and custo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$97K - $103K *

Advance procurement strategies by managing high-value purchases, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with teams to enhance vendor selection and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock procurement excellence by managing end-to-end spare parts repair activities. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely repairs, minimize downtime, and optimize costs in a fas...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower our Converting operations by developing strategic procurement initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for electric propulsion components, balancing tactical purchasing with long-term supplier partnerships. Collaborate across teams to ensure material availability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $159K *

Unlock potential by managing Aseptic Quality operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency. Drive continuous...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$114K - $151K *

Unlock strategic procurement excellence by leading complex sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies that align with organizational goals and enhance overa...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $133K *

Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives to enhance quality, delivery, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with p...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $133K *

Elevate supplier performance by managing quality and delivery metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and achieve operational excellence in supplier management...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring product excellence and compliance in a discrete manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, oversee quality teams, and foster c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the Validation and Process Engineering teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Oversee equipment validation, project management, and cross-department collaborat...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $214K *

Shape the future of food safety and quality by leading initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and driving compliance with industry standards to enhance consumer experience and operational excel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $116K *

Empower quality excellence as a QA Manager, overseeing compliance and product safety across Contract Manufacturing partners. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality systems and drive continuo...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives and process improvements to enhance operational performance and customer experience across multiple functions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $185K *

Transform sourcing strategies by leading cross-functional engagements, driving savings, and fostering partnerships. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance procurement processes and support innovative...

1 week ago

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

$63K - $105K *

Elevate procurement strategies by acting as a key liaison between sourcing teams and manufacturing sites, driving cost savings and vendor relationships while ensuring alignment with broader organizati...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to drive supplier quality excellence, implementing quality plans, managing audits, and fostering improvements. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance manufacturability and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of procurement and customs compliance by leading strategic initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring regulatory adherence while driving cost savings and team developm...

Dorval, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Drive operational excellence in supply chain by implementing best practices, enhancing efficiency, and leading continuous improvement initiatives through strategic collaboration and data-driven insigh...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$97K - $149K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in supply chain management. Drive operational performance, build supplier relationships, and optimize inventory to enhance efficiency across the organizat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence in pharmaceutical supply chain operations, ensuring quality and compliance while optimizing processes. Lead site activities and cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and deliv...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving supplier compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards and regulatory requirements are met, while managing supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $172K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to drive operational success in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Make a s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Manage Quality Control and Assurance functions, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations while leading a team, driving operational efficiency, and fostering quality improvement across proces...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.