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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$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...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $204K *

Lead the charge in managing Quality Engineering teams, ensuring compliance with aerospace and automotive standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting high-reliability prod...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $186K *

Partner with us to drive excellence in external manufacturing, overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring high performance across cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in pharmaceutical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $186K *

Optimize supplier relationships and oversee manufacturing activities to ensure high performance and compliance in pharmaceutical production. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Advance quality control processes by implementing procedures, coordinating programs, and supervising personnel to ensure high product standards and efficient manufacturing operations. Be a key driver...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $196K *

Empower your career by managing end-to-end contracting processes for key accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to draft and negotiate pharmaceutical contracts, ensuring compliance and stra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading initiatives from product introduction to manufacturing. Collaborate with engineering to enhance processes, conduct audits, and mentor teams, ensuring compliance an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize supplier relationships, enhance product quality, and drive cost efficiencies. Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourci...

Bentonville, ARRemote

5 days ago

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

$70K - $130K *

Advance sourcing strategies by optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring quality, and driving cost efficiencies. Collaborate cross-functionally to align initiatives with business goals while mentori...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you manage procurement activities, oversee supplier relationships, and drive cost-effective purchasing strategies for critical infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $167K *

Elevate supplier quality processes in aerospace by collaborating cross-functionally, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance and product exc...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Analyze and enhance the GXO Operating System by driving Lean methodologies. Collaborate with teams to implement process improvements, mentor staff, and track progress across supply chain sites, foster...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Empower cross-functional teams to cultivate strategic partnerships with CM/ODM partners, driving innovation in AR/VR product development through effective negotiation and collaboration for optimal sup...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $230K *

Manage complex, cross-functional projects to drive strategic supply chain initiatives. Collaborate with global teams to optimize processes, mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of critical progr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic sourcing excellence by leading category management, driving value, and optimizing costs in a senior role that influences cross-functional teams and shapes procurement strategies for...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in a high-volume manufacturing facility, leading a diverse team to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of safety and account...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for complex capital projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $162K *

Drive strategic capital purchasing initiatives by leading sourcing, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supplier performance across cross-functional teams for effective project execution and operation...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Elevate supplier relationships by driving strategic negotiations and cost reductions across multiple product categories, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing inventory and supplier performan...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading category strategy and insights for a major retailer, transforming data into actionable recommendations that drive growth across physical and digital channels while fosterin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Transform supply chain strategy in manufacturing by leading a dynamic team, optimizing supplier performance, and enhancing material flow to ensure project success and client satisfaction...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading supplier quality initiatives, ensuring robust launch execution and ongoing performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and deliver flawle...

Today

  •   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.