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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$140K - $200K *

Transform global category strategy by managing multi-million dollar spend on thermal and mechanical cooling systems. Drive supplier development, align engineering roadmaps, and ensure resilient supply...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Champion the development of global category strategies for thermal and mechanical cooling systems, managing substantial budgets and supplier relationships to ensure efficient data center operations an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Drive global category strategy and sourcing for mechanical cooling systems, managing substantial spend while ensuring supply chain resilience and supplier performance. Collaborate cross-functionally t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Elevate your career by driving global category strategies for thermal and mechanical cooling systems. Manage substantial budgets, negotiate contracts, and collaborate across teams to ensure resilient...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $189K *

Transform customer quality management by leading initiatives that enhance product and process quality. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, drive improvements, and ensure customer satisfaction wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that drives cost savings and supplier collaboration while ensuring timely procurement of high-quality materials and services. You'll manage initiatives that enhance working capital and wor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $226K *

Champion quality engineering excellence by leading SAP transformation initiatives, establishing robust testing strategies, and fostering a high-performing team to ensure reliable business outcomes acr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$151K - $226K *

Shape the future of SAP Quality Engineering by leading strategic initiatives across SAP S/4HANA and related platforms. Drive quality practices, automation, and continuous monitoring to ensure reliable...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Drive inventory excellence by leading planning and tooling teams, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance. Oversee budget management and supplier negotiations to optimize operations and support ma...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$123K - $157K *

Advance your career by leading strategic sourcing for metals, driving cost savings and supplier performance. Engage with cross-functional teams to influence decisions and ensure supply continuity whil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K *

Elevate quality standards by leading regional performance across multiple sites. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while managing risks and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing QC lab activities, ensuring compliance and excellence in analyses of materials and products. Empower your team while driving internal communications...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives, manage inventory, and ensure compliance wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by optimizing inventory and procurement strategies. Play a key role in enhancing profit growth through effective cross-department collaboration and data analysis. Drive performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain processes, enhancing vendor relations, and driving innovation for new product development while ensuring efficient inventory management and cost reduction in...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $133K *

Lead procurement and supply chain initiatives, driving efficiency through vendor management and inventory optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and support new pro...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $134K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supply chain performance through innovative project management, leveraging technology and standard processes across operations while driving continuous improvement initiat...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Manage and elevate a high-performing Sales Development team across the Americas, driving pipeline growth and exceeding KPIs through strategic collaboration, coaching, and data analysis to enhance sust...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing quality processes by leading initiatives that enhance product reliability and reduce defects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automotive quality standards a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Optimize procurement processes by leading inventory management and supplier partnerships. Drive efficiency and cost savings while ensuring quality and compliance across all operations. Collaborate cro...

2 weeks ago

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

$105K *

Advance supply chain resilience by identifying risks and developing strategies to mitigate disruptions. Collaborate across functions to ensure continuity in production and support, while leading teams...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Shape supply chain excellence by leading procurement, inventory control, and team development while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $146K *

Contribute to strategic IT software procurement, overseeing supplier management and negotiation. Drive sourcing excellence to support vehicle innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $123K *

Lead the charge in managing IT Software procurement, overseeing contract negotiations, supplier relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to support product development and manufacturing excel...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $123K *

Champion the management of IT Software procurement, driving strategic supplier engagement and negotiations to align with business objectives while overseeing operational excellence and cost management...

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.