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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive strategic IT initiatives, overseeing complex programs and leading a talented team. Shape portfolio strategy and governance while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading customer quality programs that enhance experience, improve product quality, and drive business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform insights into...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $132K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives, utilizing Lean principles to enhance performance, reduce waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across multiple sit...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $150K *

Oversee and enhance the CAPA process, ensuring compliance and driving quality improvements across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve quality issues and support regulatory rea...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $159K *

Join us in shaping global sourcing strategies for rare-earth materials. This role combines technical expertise and commercial acumen to build a resilient supply base, driving innovation and sustainabi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Unlock your potential by developing and executing sourcing strategies for rare-earth materials. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance supply chain resilience and drive commercial success in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Elevate sourcing strategies for rare-earth materials, driving supplier management and risk mitigation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a resilient supply chain while leading complex negotiati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing sourcing strategies for rare-earth materials, ensuring a resilient supply chain while collaborating cross-functionally to meet product and technology requir...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and continuous improvement of a comprehensive Quality Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001 standards and operational excellence across multiple functions in a mission-cr...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform supply chain operations by leading a team of 5 in purchasing, planning, and inventory control. Drive MRP adoption, mitigate vendor risks, and streamline processes for maximum efficiency whil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Lead a global supply chain team to enhance material flow and drive growth. Manage sourcing, purchasing, and logistics while fostering strong supplier relationships and ensuring production readiness ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $115K *

Manage and elevate inventory integrity, quality, and process excellence across multiple sites. Collaborate with operations teams to implement standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives, en...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$97K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving inventory integrity and quality excellence across multiple sites. This role influences operations to enhance accuracy, reduce shrink, and implement best practices in a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$97K - $115K *

Champion inventory integrity and quality excellence across multiple sites, driving measurable improvements in accuracy and process adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine solutions engineering by leading a team focused on enhancing operational efficiency across OmniChannel Retail and Ecommerce. Drive effective implementation strategies and continuous improvem...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality initiatives across departments, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards. Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, corrective actions, and team collaboration to enhance pr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead high-performing manufacturing teams, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement across production, quality, and cost metrics...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $137K *

Transform procurement strategies by driving innovative sourcing solutions and effective negotiation processes to secure competitive advantages and optimize spend, while collaborating with cross-functi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$96K - $137K *

Unlock potential by bridging creativity and financial strategy for high-impact marketing sourcing. Navigate complex vendor landscapes, optimize spend data, and drive supplier negotiations to align wit...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$141K - $236K *

Lead compliance strategies for Electrical Safety and EMC in medical devices. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage global certifications, and ensure quality engineering support throughout the p...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $145K *

Drive compliance and effectiveness of the Quality Management System through proactive audits, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring readiness for inspections...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a dynamic team in manufacturing. Oversee inspections, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring supplier quality and compliance. As a key liaison, you'll lead initiatives to monitor performance, drive improvements, and enhance supply chain reliability whi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $156K *

Shape the future of food safety and quality operations by leading complex initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improvement and strateg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement operations and technology. Drive process improvements, oversee daily workflows, and enhance system integrations while fostering team development and collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.