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 *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management to optimize $40MM+ spend, enhance supplier performance, and ensure supply continuity. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve cost, quality, and risk...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Optimize procurement strategies to drive cost savings and enhance value across Capital Expenditure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery while maintaining...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$104K - $156K *

Lead strategic procurement initiatives in MedTech, optimizing supplier relationships and enhancing material sourcing. Play a pivotal role in ensuring quality and cost-effective procurement for innovat...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of a global Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple aerospace sites while fostering collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Tackle strategic leadership in QC for raw materials, ensuring timely and compliant laboratory operations through effective resource management, team development, and regulatory adherence. Drive cross...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in manufacturing engineering. Lead a skilled group to implement LEAN transformations, manage capital projects, and optimize production processes while fostering a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $139K *

Engage in strategic sourcing for mechanical commodities, optimizing cost and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply continuity and support new product development while mana...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Advance quality standards by leading Quality Assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving continuous improvement across operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $126K *

Optimize procurement strategies and vendor management to enhance operational efficiency and drive business value. Lead the development of governance frameworks and processes while collaborating with c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive procurement excellence for major capital projects, optimizing spend and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic insights, driving analytics initiatives and developing advanced solutions that empower decision-making across the value chain using modern BI tools...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $99K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in manufacturing and laboratory environments. Lead daily management, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-fun...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer quality excellence by managing operations and enhancing product standards. Collaborate with teams to implement sustainable solutions, ensuring top-tier quality while meeting production goals i...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the strategy and delivery of manufacturing solutions by translating complex workflows into impactful product requirements, engaging with stakeholders and leveraging AI to enhance product...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement strategies regionally, optimizing costs and supplier management while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Own category development, drive measurable savings, and enhance pe...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform procurement operations by leading indirect category strategies, driving cost savings, and managing supplier performance for North America, ensuring alignment with global objectives and opera...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower the indirect procurement function by developing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering cost reductions across multiple categories in North America, contributing to the com...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $171K *

Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce losses in a distribution center. Utilize analytical skills and methodologies like Six Sigma to drive sustainable results and foste...

1 week ago

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

$114K - $171K *

Lead process improvement initiatives within a distribution center, utilizing tools like Six Sigma and KPI analysis to enhance efficiency, reduce losses, and foster a culture of continuous improvement...

1 week ago

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

$107K - $134K *

Engage in strategic sourcing and supplier management for IT software, driving commercial relationships and contract negotiations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, ensur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead high-impact sourcing strategies for complex technology categories, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and optimize supplier relationships while delivering measurable outco...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing initiatives across enterprise technology categories, driving innovation and value while optimizing supplier relationships and procurement processes in a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Transform supply chain operations by analyzing continuity, optimizing inventory, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with site buyers and suppliers to enhance efficiency and support new product intro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $128K *

Champion quality excellence by leading APQP and PPAP initiatives in aerospace. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust product realization and compliance, enhancing launch readiness and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $171K *

Shape the future of medical devices by leading quality engineering for new product introductions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving process improvements in a dynamic, collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.