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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$90K - $158K *

Champion the execution of complex construction projects, driving timelines and quality standards while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery and operational readiness across m...

Today

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

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain management by developing global sourcing strategies for indirect categories, optimizing processes, and driving cost savings to support innovative self-drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading NPI engineers and managing engineering changes. Drive new product manufacturing processes, ensure milestone delivery, and collaborate across teams to enhance product launch...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at maintaining quality standards in manufacturing, leading QA/QC functions to ensure product consistency, implement improvements, and uphold compliance, while fostering a culture o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in advancing our Quality Management System by ensuring compliance with industry standards, enhancing product quality, and fostering continuous improvement across manufacturing processe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $124K *

Unlock potential by optimizing quality management processes and standards. Collaborate across all levels to enhance product quality, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure regulatory com...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic calibration and repair laboratory, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while managing budgets, staff, and complex technical challenges...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in calibration and repair operations. Lead day-to-day lab activities, manage budgets, and drive efficiency while ensuring top-notch customer service and tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Manage day-to-day operations of a calibration lab, ensuring customer satisfaction and financial objectives are met. Lead technical staff, oversee quality standards, and drive process efficiency while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $187K *

Join a team that's optimizing pharmaceutical procurement, managing $3B in annual drug purchases. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance inventory management, ensure compliance, and d...

Today

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

$125K - $187K *

Manage pharmacy procurement operations, overseeing $3B in drug purchases and supplier relationships. Drive cost optimization, ensure compliance, and support inventory management while collaborating wi...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, supplier performance, and operational continuity. Collaborate across functions to align sourcing strategies with business goals and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $150K *

Drive the end-to-end sourcing strategy for tooling across North America, managing OPEX and CAPEX spend while fostering stakeholder relationships and enhancing supplier performance to achieve measurabl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $184K *

Engineer sourcing strategies and lead supplier evaluations to optimize costs and enhance supplier performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and ensure alignment wit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of procurement by managing competitive tender cost, scope, and schedule commitments while ensuring supplier engagement and project goals align with market needs and customer expectati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Lead global logistics category strategies, optimizing $67M spend across regions. Drive sourcing excellence by managing supplier relationships and implementing initiatives that enhance service and redu...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing cost and quality while managing supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value and ensure supply continuit...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead and elevate food safety and quality systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Fos...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Execute category strategies and manage procurement for system management and card services. Collaborate with teams to optimize costs, ensure quality, and enhance supplier relationships while driving o...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $115K *

Transform our Quality Assurance function by leading and developing a high-performing team while ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement across products and proce...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $239K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading a dynamic team to oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance and driving strategic initiatives for successful program execution and d...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize procurement strategies to enhance cost, quality, and service. Lead a high-performing team, ensuring ethical practices and strong supplier relationships while collaborating across functions to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading process improvement initiatives and managing a dedicated team to ensure high standards in production and compliance, while fostering a culture of safet...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$66K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage customer experiences and coordinate project flows. Drive efficiency in inventory management and quality control while fostering relationships with clients and vendors...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $218K *

Lead the charge in establishing a robust Quality Operating System for a new Battery Pack Assembly facility. Drive quality strategy, mentor personnel, and ensure compliance while fostering a culture of...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.