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.

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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 *

Unlock potential by leading sourcing execution across North America and Asia Pacific. Collaborate with teams to translate global strategies into actionable plans, ensuring effective supplier managemen...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse indirect spend categories, enhancing supplier relationships and optimizing costs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by conducting supplier inspections and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to address nonconformances and maintain high-quality st...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by leading the Quality Systems Team to enhance compliance and performance. Drive strategic initiatives, manage audits, and ensure product quality aligns with regulatory standards...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA GMP standards. Oversee a dedicated team, manage audits, and drive strategic initiatives to uphold pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading audits, managing QA/QC teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives by overseeing audits, managing data analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Quality Management System and dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic team to drive sourcing strategies, enhance supplier relationships, and achieve operational excellence while aligning with organizational goals and fostering a collaborative environme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize procurement strategies by leading a team to enhance supplier management, drive cost efficiency, and align sourcing with business objectives, ensuring high-quality execution and stakeholder co...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing procurement strategies for indirect goods and services, ensuring optimal supplier management and alignment with organizational goals to drive value and cost...

1 week ago

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

$78K - $101K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize supply chain processes, enhance vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Drive strategic initiatives to improve inventory management and cus...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes while overseeing a dedicated QC team and optimizing operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$196K - $304K *

Optimize end-to-end hardware supply chain operations, leading a team to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality. Collaborate across functions to manage sourcing, manufacturing, and compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $129K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives in transportation and logistics. Oversee compliance, manage audits, and implement procedures to ensure operational excellence and adherence to...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Discover innovative solutions in vehicle architecture by leading feature development, conducting in-depth technical analysis, and driving modern engineering practices to enhance software quality and c...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge vehicle architecture features while driving best practices in software quality. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance custome...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Lead the development and enhancement of our ISO 13485-certified Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across all product lines while managing audits and qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $130K *

Lead supplier quality initiatives to enhance automotive product lines through evaluations, audits, and collaboration with engineering teams, ensuring high-performance standards and driving continuous...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement strategies in the paper and packaging sector. Lead supplier management and strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings and ensure supply continuity a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing and supplier management for paper and packaging. This role focuses on category strategy, supplier performance, and cost savings, ensuring supply continuit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$107K - $147K *

Elevate your career by leading global semiconductor sourcing strategies that drive cost efficiency, supply continuity, and product success. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with business o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $143K *

Lead quality initiatives for medical device manufacturing, ensuring compliance and excellence in processes. Oversee quality personnel, manage customer relations, and drive continuous improvement using...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $143K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality excellence for medical device manufacturing, managing customer relations, and overseeing site quality operations while implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at quality management by leading assurance, control, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure deliverables meet standards and contractual requirem...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Innovate quality assurance processes by overseeing supplier development, driving corrective actions, and enhancing performance metrics to meet and exceed customer standards in manufacturing environmen...

Reposted 2 weeks 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.