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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$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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading standards, policies, and process improvements. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and operational efficiency while driving successf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier industrialization for avionics and electrical hardware. Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality to ensure reliable production processes and supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of sourcing strategies by driving supplier management, contract negotiations, and data analytics to achieve business objectives while fostering collaboration across the Supply Chain...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative sourcing strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency, drive cost improvements, and foster supplier relationships. Collaborate across departments to achieve business objectives wh...

3 days ago

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

$112K - $188K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing for new product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and successful product launches while optimizing costs and mitigating r...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $203K *

Lead strategic sourcing for mechanical components, driving high-volume production readiness and supplier management across hardware programs through collaboration and negotiation with key stakeholders...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of supplier quality by managing external partners, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and ensure compliance with qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower supplier quality initiatives by leading development activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across the supply base to enhance operational exc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $170K *

Champion strategic category sourcing for consumables, driving cost savings and supplier innovation while ensuring safety and compliance within a dynamic food manufacturing environment...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $147K *

Champion a culture of quality by managing production processes, adhering to ISO standards, and driving efficiency. Guide your team to achieve company goals while ensuring compliance with regulations i...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by leading the quality team, improving processes and compliance, and enhancing customer relationships to achieve operational success in a manufacturing setting. Foster a cultu...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of supplier quality by collaborating with teams to enhance performance, analyzing data for continuous improvement, and ensuring excellence in hydraulic components through effective co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading quality assurance initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and compliance across the organiz...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$98K - $135K *

Grow your career with a key role ensuring supplier quality within manufacturing, focusing on product development, non-conformance management, and supplier audits to maintain high standards in a dynami...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier management and quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance and performance excellence across Latin America. Drive improvements through audits, risk assessme...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by managing the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance, and leading initiatives to enhance warehouse operations and client satisfaction across multiple locations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $115K *

Transform procurement strategies for Fortune 500 clients while leading a team. Collaborate with supply chain leaders to design and implement specialized transportation solutions, ensuring operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $115K *

Champion innovative procurement strategies for Fortune 500 clients, leading a team to deliver specialized transportation solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize logistics and ensure compl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing for high-value refrigeration units. Manage $80M in spend, negotiate contracts, and optimize supplier relationships in a fast-paced environment, driving c...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $189K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives for high-speed optical components, ensuring supplier management and cost optimization. Collaborate across teams to align technology and supply strategies, drivi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $117K *

Unlock your potential by leading procurement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and supplier relationships. Drive cost optimization and support logistics initiatives while collaborating ac...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$77K - $96K *

Join us in optimizing logistics procurement across the Americas. This role enhances supplier performance, drives strategic sourcing, and implements cost-effective solutions to support business growth...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.