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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$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful supply chain analytics by developing tools and strategies that transform data into actionable insights, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency across the organization...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $116K *

Optimize procurement processes and supplier relationships to enhance marketing operations. Lead cross-functional teams, manage contracts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support the St...

3 weeks ago

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

$103K - $141K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. Drive compliance, manage audits, and enhance food safety practices while collaborating with cross...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive workforce readiness and training initiatives for new data center projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective training programs, ensuring employee competency and operat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$161K - $227K *

Unlock potential by developing and executing sourcing strategies for high-quality drone components, while enhancing supply chain processes and fostering supplier relationships to advance our innovativ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management across multiple sites, driving process improvements and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to standards while foste...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Build a robust quality network and integrate assurance practices across projects to enhance performance and foster growth, ensuring alignment with company goals and successful project outcomes...

Today

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

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and excellence in Quality Management Systems. Oversee Quality personnel, drive continuous improvement, and support product development in a regulated medical dev...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $242K *

Optimize global procurement strategies for laboratory consumables, enhancing supplier partnerships and operational performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive value, manage risks, and support...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Elevate product quality and compliance by partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Drive supplier performance, manage change, and resolve quality issues to ensure seamless supply continui...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive the future of food safety and quality by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across operations and teams. Collaborate with vario...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $180K *

Transform sourcing strategies by leading cross-functional teams to optimize vendor relationships, negotiate agreements, and ensure supply continuity while driving innovation and quality improvements i...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower supply chain excellence by leading procurement and logistics initiatives. Oversee strategic sourcing, supplier management, and inventory planning to ensure timely delivery of critical material...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality through rigorous audits, data analysis, and corrective actions. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in qu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $180K *

Drive advanced sourcing strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet product demand, negotiate vendor agreements, and ensure supply continuity while fostering innovation and quality...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $141K *

Elevate supplier performance by managing quality, cost, and delivery through process improvements and strong partnerships. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to r...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead and optimize quality management systems and laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally to enha...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality engineering excellence by leading process improvements, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance manufacturing capabilities and product safety across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of supplier management by driving efficiency and optimizing global programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operations and ensure compliance while managing the supplier lif...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $128K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by driving analytics and operational change. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and ensure timely delivery of large-format products to mil...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance in procurement and supply chain operations while driving efficiency through lean principles. Collaborate with teams to design processes that meet regulatory sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact technology initiatives. As a Principal Project Manager, you'll lead complex projects, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals while managing res...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Drive high-impact technology initiatives by leading complex projects, aligning with enterprise goals, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver results on time and within budget while mentoring j...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Tackle food safety and quality management initiatives to ensure compliance and enhance operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement, uphold world-class standards, and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$124K - $174K *

Grow your career with a strategic role overseeing procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and implementing cost-effective strategies to ensure our manufacturing operations run smoothly...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.