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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$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence across processes, driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to manage QMS, ensuring product integrity and stakeholder engagement thr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $225K *

Advance your career by leading complex supply chain operations for large capital projects. Drive procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure project success through effective risk...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving supplier performance and strategic partnerships in aerospace and defense. This role focuses on mitigating risks, enhancing supplier collaboration, and aligning sourcing stra...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Optimize procurement processes by leading purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-reduction initiatives. Collaborate across departments to ensure operational success a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $165K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements, managing audits, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety culture across multiple field sites, ensuring compliance with EHS standards. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvem...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading a dedicated team to enhance product excellence and compliance with ISO standards, while driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of safet...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform quality management by leading initiatives that ensure compliance with ISO and ITAR standards, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating across functions to enhance product quality an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage projects with internal and external customers, ensuring delivery and compliance while leading teams. Collaborate on solutions and coordinate resources to meet targets, fostering transparency an...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Lead the supply chain for innovative robotics, shaping vendor strategies and building predictive tools to optimize purchasing and mitigate risks. Collaborate closely with engineers and suppliers to en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead and optimize supply chain operations, ensuring timely procurement, inventory management, and logistics to support production goals while driving continuous improvement and supplier performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $134K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead packaging quality initiatives, manage lab personnel, and drive continuous improvement in testing and compliance. Ensure operational excellence while fostering a safe an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$89K - $141K *

Lead a team in overseeing quality control processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance laborato...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $156K *

Execute process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce losses in a distribution center. Collaborate with teams to analyze performance metrics, implement best practices, and foster a...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $156K *

Drive process improvement initiatives by leveraging analytical skills and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce losses, and foster a culture of continuous learning within a dynamic d...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality excellence in a dynamic GMP environment. Oversee Quality Management System activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Optimize quality assurance efforts across engineering projects to ensure compliance with standards and improve processes. Lead cross-functional teams in APQP methodologies, monitor performance, and pr...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive supplier management and sourcing strategies, ensuring compliance and performance excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance vendor relationships and streaml...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading strategies in manufacturing and packaging. Oversee compliance, drive continuous improvement, and manage a skilled QA team to ensure products meet regul...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $187K *

Partner with us to drive financial governance and cost optimization in procurement. Leverage your finance and analytical expertise to enhance sourcing initiatives, vendor performance, and budget plann...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$105K - $141K *

Advance quality assurance across manufacturing and project activities, ensuring compliance with standards and continuous improvement to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction globally...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $171K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance supplier performance and drive innovation across direct materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with senior leadership to optim...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of strategic sourcing and supplier management for raw materials, ensuring cost-effective procurement and continuous material availability while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive quality improvement initiatives across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with standards while mentoring the team. Collaborate on resolving issues, leading audits, and fostering a culture...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate warehouse operations by leading teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration across departments to meet customer demands while managing...

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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.