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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$107K - $118K *

Drive procurement excellence by leading initiatives that enhance supplier lifecycle management, improve processes, and foster cross-functional collaboration. Shape frameworks and tools that elevate pr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$145K - $214K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality processes and controls. Oversee supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, and compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives across multip...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower cross-functional teams to resolve supplier performance issues, ensuring on-time delivery through structured recovery efforts and continuous improvement initiatives in the aerospace supply chai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion cross-functional Aftersales initiatives, managing project scope, schedules, and stakeholder communications to deliver measurable outcomes on time and within budget. Drive collaboration across...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality processes, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement initiatives in the RV manufacturing sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $150K *

Drive compliance and quality assurance processes for suppliers, oversee material lifecycle management, and lead cross-functional teams to enhance quality standards in alignment with cGMP regulations...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform the supply chain operations of a new facility by leading procurement, planning, and logistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient material management while overseein...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $145K *

Drive procurement excellence by establishing strategies that enhance efficiency, manage risk, and optimize spend across diverse categories. Lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management to supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving supplier performance improvements and ensuring material flow in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer commitments an...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate supplier performance by leading recovery efforts, fostering partnerships, and driving procurement excellence within a dynamic manufacturing network. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Procurement Services team, ensuring seamless material acquisition and exceptional customer service while driving continuous improvement and strategic in...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring component quality and compliance for future automotive innovations. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to uphold standards, manage incidents, and drive continuou...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion a robust quality management system across global manufacturing sites. Drive operational excellence through best practices, continuous improvement, and strategic initiatives to elevate quality...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and enhance manufacturing quality through strategic initiatives, standardization, and continuous improvement processes. Lead team collaboration and ensure compliance with global quality standa...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Transform vendor relationships by leading procurement efforts for components and logistics. Ensure cost-effectiveness and quality through strategic sourcing and negotiations with global suppliers whil...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$119K - $165K *

Empower our Supplier Quality team to enhance global performance standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster strategic supplier relationships. Lead initiatives that elevate quality metrics and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead supplier quality initiatives to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to resolve quality issues, conduct audits, and enhance inspection p...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $125K *

Drive supplier relationships and market growth in the semiconductor sector. Collaborate with global teams to execute strategic initiatives, optimize sales, and enhance performance through data-driven...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving supplier relationships and market growth in the semiconductor industry. Leverage your expertise to execute strategic initiatives, optimize sales, and enhance collaboration w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading sourcing and supplier management for GMP materials to support clinical programs, ensuring quality, speed, and risk mitigation while driving procurement strat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $120K *

Support supplier quality initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and maintain high-performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality and process improvement. Lead initiatives, interact with customers and suppliers, and mentor staff to ensure compliance and excellence in product qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$97K - $118K *

Shape the future of global supply chain quality by leading audits, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $125K *

Take ownership of our strategic sourcing ecosystem, optimizing vendor relationships and procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with government regulations an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.