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 *

Optimize supply chain operations by leading planning, procurement, and logistics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance material flow, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery while driving contin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $185K *

Optimize supply chain coordination and data management to enhance program performance, ensuring timely material delivery and cross-functional alignment while mitigating risks and supporting new produc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $185K *

Pioneer effective supply chain management by coordinating program activities, ensuring timely material deliverables, and consolidating data for decision-making across cross-functional teams to meet pe...

Lorton, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in transforming supply chain processes through automation and standardization. Drive vendor performance and optimize inventory management while creating innovative solutions that enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $135K *

Drive supply chain excellence by standardizing processes, automating replenishment, and enhancing vendor performance. Lead S&OP initiatives to optimize inventory and product launches, creating scalabl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead strategic procurement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, foster supplier partnerships, and drive sustainability across essential facilities and maintenance categories, directly impact...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $160K *

Champion efficiency by leading global print production strategies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing logistics for high-quality branding assets. Drive cost savings and sustainability while...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion strategic inventory management by leading policy development, enhancing cycle counting processes, and ensuring cross-departmental alignment to uphold operational excellence and minimize obsol...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $145K *

Elevate your career by applying your procurement expertise to a transformative infrastructure project. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, manage sourcing activities, and con...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $176K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic initiatives in lab product management, optimizing costs, and enhancing performance across Sutter Health. Collaborate with clinical and leadership teams to impleme...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $175K *

Lead quality systems initiatives in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across GxP processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance training, doc...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $126K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic category insights and solutions, driving growth through data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance market performance and customer r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$96K - $126K *

Optimize category management strategies to drive growth through data analysis, collaboration, and actionable insights. Leverage communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and enhance bus...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$93K - $124K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing global processes in ocean freight. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and ensure compliance while fostering a c...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $128K *

Drive the future of supply chain management by optimizing inventory levels, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of components to support production goals and enhanc...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $145K *

Champion supplier quality excellence by leading initiatives that enhance performance, mitigate risks, and ensure manufacturing readiness across a global network. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance supplier performance, reduce costs, and drive innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply management...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading the enterprise testing strategy, enhancing quality engineering practices, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure reliability and consistency in complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us in ensuring product excellence through proactive quality controls and robust supervision. Guide a dedicated team in addressing customer needs and institutionalizing quality standards while mai...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to global quality excellence by overseeing QA/QC processes, ensuring compliance, and driving harmonization across sites while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performan...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Innovate procurement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and ensure timely delivery of materials. Lead a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment, collaborating cross-functionally to opti...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Quality Assurance Supervisor, leading a dedicated team to enhance product quality and compliance in aerospace manufacturing. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving global technology and process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI solutions and enhance workflows, ensuring measurable results a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead qualification and reliability programs for cutting-edge optical transceivers. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure product performance and compl...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Optimize operations by leading the Paper and Shipping Departments, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency while fostering employee development and strategic planning for continuous improvement...

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  •   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.