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 *

Join a team that's redefining supplier development and quality assurance. You'll collaborate across engineering and manufacturing to enhance supplier capabilities, ensuring compliance and driving prod...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading a team in a dynamic CDMO environment. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement and effective communication acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $196K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance in a dynamic, global environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier capabilities, manage costs, and enhance qua...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $118K *

Partner with us to manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, risk management, and favorable terms. Collaborate with diverse teams globally to drive efficiencies in contra...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Join our team to lead Quality Assurance efforts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting clinical and manufacturing operations. Drive quality initiatives and mentor a dedicated...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $210K *

Transform the customer supply chain experience by ensuring seamless order management, compliance, and process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading quality management systems to ensure product excellence and regulatory compliance across diverse sectors. Drive continuous improvement and mentor a dedicated team to a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $181K *

Transform global sourcing strategies for direct raw materials, driving cost optimization and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply reliability and business continuity in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage supply chain operations by leading purchasing, logistics, and inventory management. Develop strategies to optimize costs and improve supplier performance while ensuring material availability an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Lead logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to optimize inventory management and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $187K *

Shape the future of advanced packaging by leading market strategies, collaborating with global teams, and driving innovation in High Performance Packaging solutions to meet customer needs and achieve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Partner with us to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for Technology & Digital Services, optimizing value and compliance across a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functio...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate procurement excellence by leading a dynamic team in sourcing, purchasing, and delivering FF&E for diverse projects. Collaborate with designers and vendors to ensure timely, quality installatio...

3 weeks ago

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

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing Quality Assurance/Control activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and certifications. Drive strategic decisions and foster a culture of quality to enhance p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming Life Sciences operations by advising senior stakeholders, managing complex programs, and implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, compliance, and busines...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming Life Sciences operations by leveraging AI and advanced analytics. Drive large-scale initiatives in manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, while advising senior stake...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Shape the future of Life Sciences by leading transformative Smart Factory and Supply Chain initiatives. Drive operational excellence, enhance client relationships, and empower teams to deliver AI-enab...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Empower transformation in Life Sciences by leading operational programs that enhance manufacturing, supply chain, and quality. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to design AI-driven solutions that b...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Oversee quality operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing processes, and fostering collaboration across teams. Utilize your expertise to maintain ISO standards and develop impactful qualit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $153K *

Unlock your potential by leading procurement strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies. Mentor a dynamic team while collaborating with senior management to enhance o...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $100K *

Elevate purchasing strategies by sourcing vendors, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals while...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance by leading a team to uphold manufacturing standards, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while driving continuous improvement and productivity across productio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of industrialization by leading design through production, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost-effectiveness while bridging engineering and manufacturing for product success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of retail procurement by leading a dynamic buying team, driving category management, and enhancing supplier relationships to optimize inventory and boost profitability across diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.