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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$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...

Saint-bruno, QCIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $105K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading project teams to ensure compliance and excellence in construction management. Drive audits, maintain standards, and foster collaboration to deliver exce...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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 2 days ago

  •   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

$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

$138K - $176K *

Drive supplier development initiatives to enhance quality, scalability, and resilience. Lead cross-functional programs, manage risks, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

2 days ago

  •   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

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.