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 *

Lead your career with a dynamic Quality Manager role overseeing quality standards, compliance, and improvement initiatives. Drive excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, fostering high-p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive procurement strategy by optimizing costs, quality, and supplier reliability for assigned categories. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective execution of procurement processes and achieve f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives to enhance manufacturing operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction, improve supplier performance, and ens...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $106K *

Shape the future of supplier quality by driving performance improvements, supporting product launches, and enhancing manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consiste...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving supply chain excellence by managing integrated activities from planning to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials and services, whil...

Markham, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading procurement strategies, mentoring specialists, and optimizing supply chains to align with business objectives and product launches. Drive operational efficiency and en...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams to enhance quality assurance processes, drive supplier performance improvements, and ensure compliance with industry standards...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations across multiple polymer sites. Oversee purchasing, inventory, and supplier management while developing strategies that align with production and b...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving strategic value in technology sourcing. Lead sourcing strategies across complex domains, partnering with stakeholders to enhance procurement practices and deliver outcomes t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that drives innovation through strategic sourcing and indirect procurement. Lead a robust sourcing strategy for new products, forge supplier partnerships, and realize cost efficiency while...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives and drive continuous improvement in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Collaborate with production teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and enhance o...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by driving VAR growth across North America. Lead partner recruitment, develop strategic plans, and enhance sales execution to achieve sustainable revenue growth in the mid-market...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the management of material flow, inventory, and logistics to enhance production efficiency, ensuring timely delivery and accurate tracking of resources across the manufacturing process as the tea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance sourcing strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier engagement, drive cost savings, and enhance supply continuity through data-driven decision-making and stra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion supply chain excellence by leading procurement and management for Aftermarket operations. Drive performance, optimize supplier relationships, and develop a high-performing team to support bus...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $150K *

Transform automated material handling systems in distribution centers. Lead design, implementation, and testing phases while collaborating with operations teams to optimize performance and educate sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of logistics by leading procurement strategies that optimize costs and enhance supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions and ensur...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing logistics procurement strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective solutions across multiple logistics categories to enhance su...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Optimize supplier quality by leading initiatives that enhance performance, drive improvements, and ensure compliance across the supply chain. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effec...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive the procurement strategy and execution, leading supplier negotiations and managing enterprise spend. Collaborate with leadership to align procurement with business goals while building a high-pe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Drive efficient manufacturing operations by coordinating resources, managing inventory, and ensuring timely deliveries. Collaborate with leadership to optimize supply chain processes and achieve perfo...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $195K *

Lead the global supply chain strategy for propulsion systems, ensuring timely delivery and supplier performance while optimizing cost and quality in a fast-paced defense environment. Collaborate cross...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career with a leadership role overseeing Quality Engineers and driving process improvements. Ensure compliance with regulations, develop quality metrics, and lead investigations to enha...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $141K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives by managing change control processes, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. Serve as a subject matter expert to en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $93K *

Elevate your career by sourcing and procuring essential raw materials for machining and manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply strategies, reduce costs, and ensure t...

1 week 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.