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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$110K - $130K *

Drive product safety and compliance by leading quality initiatives, overseeing testing and certification, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and product excel...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $145K *

Lead supply chain innovation by managing end-to-end operations for AI server manufacturing; drive cross-functional projects and ensure on-time delivery through strategic planning and logistics excelle...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $125K *

Drive purchasing excellence by implementing strategies for cost, quality, and service. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize procurement processes and ensure compliance with indust...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K *

Join a team that's driving quality excellence across multiple sites. Lead strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while managing risk and enhancing cus...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $175K *

Manage quality assurance for aerospace electronics, leading AS9100 compliance, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance product quality and customer sat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $175K *

Lead the charge in quality management for aerospace and defense electronics, driving product conformity and customer satisfaction while collaborating across teams to enhance performance and implement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in warehouse management. Oversee operations, enhance productivity, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while collaborating with sen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management systems, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality through rigorous assessments, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring excellence in new product introductions and ongoing suppl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $141K *

Strategize and lead sourcing initiatives for HR professional services, optimizing supplier relationships and driving cost-effective solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $165K *

Shape the future of manufacturing operations by leading teams to optimize production processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and fostering a collaborat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product quality in the dietary supplement and food industries. Lead quality initiatives, support strategic customer projects, and collaborate cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower the Manufacturing Support Engineering team to ensure 24/7 equipment readiness through effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration, while upholding safety and compliance standards...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $125K *

Advance your career by managing client accounts, driving sales growth, and fostering strong partnerships in the pharmaceutical sector. Utilize your expertise to solve complex challenges and enhance cu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by leading P2P transformation initiatives, enhancing global supply chain strategies, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure compliance and operational efficien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize supplier quality through evaluation, risk management, and collaboration. Drive continuous improvement and support new product development while ensuring compliance with industry standards and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $123K *

Transform supplier quality management by leading audits, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance performance and deliver quality co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier audits and performance evaluations. Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering str...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Lead procurement strategies for a $100M spend, managing a team to optimize sourcing and supplier performance across the Americas. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance productivity and drive value...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $114K *

Empower supplier performance through strategic management, audits, and quality assurance processes. Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to enhance product standards, ensuring compliance and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion a robust DevOps culture, leading a dynamic team while enhancing cloud infrastructure and processes for reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Drive innovation and accountability through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading AutoStore project sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through robust sales processes and strategies. Drive growth...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $171K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise-wide Materials Operations, Warehousing, and Packaging Engineering. Drive standardization, enhance operational performance, and develop high-performing teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $171K *

Transform enterprise-wide Materials Operations by leading standardization, governance, and continuous improvement across multiple sites. Drive organizational capability and cross-functional collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $200K *

Optimize global logistics procurement by leading sourcing, contract operations, and supplier relationships. Drive data-driven decisions and enhance operational efficiency to achieve financial targets...

1 week ago

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

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.