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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$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading purchasing strategies that drive production efficiency and cost savings. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize supply chain processes and enhance supplier performan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Champion the quality management efforts for critical infrastructure projects nationwide. Lead compliance with standards and regulations, drive continuous improvement, and mentor teams to achieve excel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform fleet operations by maximizing utilization and profitability. Lead a dynamic team, manage vendor relationships, and drive performance metrics while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading food safety and quality initiatives with contract manufacturers. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, drive improvements, and manage risks while supporting busine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform supply chain operations by leading a tactical buying team to ensure product availability and optimize inventory health across multiple branches, driving efficiency and collaboration with cro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the transformation of inventory management processes to enhance on-time delivery and optimize materials flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure pr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $134K *

Shape the future of responsible sourcing by managing supplier compliance, risk assessments, and sustainability initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ethical practices and dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$170K - $190K *

Transform the Quality Engineering landscape by leading global initiatives that ensure medical devices meet safety, efficacy, and regulatory standards. Drive a high-performing team to embed quality pra...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in global Quality Engineering, ensuring compliance and excellence in medical device development, manufacturing, and distribution. Drive strategies and standards that enhance product qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Drive global Quality Engineering initiatives to enhance product safety, efficacy, and compliance. Lead a high-performing team, embedding prevention-based practices throughout the product lifecycle whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Lead global Quality Engineering initiatives to ensure compliance and excellence in medical device development, manufacturing, and distribution, while fostering a high-performing team and embedding qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead global sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to build a world-class supplier base, ensuring competitive advantages in cost, quality, and performance within a dynamic supply chain environ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving customer quality processes, enhancing satisfaction, and resolving issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance with custo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance supplier quality, and ensure custome...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us in leading integrated supply chain activities, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Drive procurement, manage supplier relationships, and ensure operational readiness to supp...

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

$122K - $153K *

Make your mark at a leading automotive firm by directing a dynamic Quality Assurance team. Oversee product integrity, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to uph...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing global sourcing strategies to optimize supplier performance and drive commercial value across a multi-million dollar portfolio, enhancing growth and collaboration within...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring top-quality protein products by managing specifications, supplier performance, and compliance with food safety standards. Drive innovation and maintain high standards acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive project quality excellence in Electrification and Automation. Lead customer QMiP for large industrial clients, ensuring compliance with quality standards and fostering cross-functional collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading inspection teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality is...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the launch of a new manufacturing site in Mexico, overseeing all phases from readiness to production ramp-up. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success, managing r...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Elevate quality assurance by ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and provide expert support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$116K - $217K *

Shape operational excellence by leading the Assembly and Packaging Process team, ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a high-performing culture in a dynamic bio/pharmaceu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $222K *

Elevate project quality standards by implementing and supervising technical quality activities, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements while fostering strong client relationships...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the procurement strategy and project management for a multifamily portfolio, ensuring effective vendor relationships, strategic sourcing, and capital project oversight while driving continuous im...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.