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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in cement manufacturing. Oversee lab activities, implement quality control measures, and collaborate with management to enhance product standards while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Champion the optimization of end-to-end supply chain processes, enhancing service, inventory, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely material flow and effective vendor man...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes to ensure product reliability and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with teams and suppliers, utilizing statistical methods and problem-solving techniques t...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Champion the future of quantum computing by defining product vision and driving development for innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum capabilities into SAS...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic initiatives to optimize category spend of $70M, fostering cross-business synergies and managing supplier relationships within a global supply chain team. Drive compliance, innovatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower a global supply chain strategy by managing $70M in machining category spend. Drive supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and implement best practices to ensure compliance and innovation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic supply chain team to drive strategic category management and optimize $70M in spending through innovation, supplier relationships, and cross-business collaboration to enhance operatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform procurement strategies by leveraging cross-business synergies in category management. Drive cost efficiency while managing $70M spend in Machining, enhancing supplier relationships and opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by spearheading category strategies for a $70M machining spend, driving cost savings and operational excellence across the Americas. Foster supplier relationships and implement best p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of product strategy and team leadership, driving innovation and market impact for advanced analytics solutions in the industrial sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading product lifecycle management and commercialization strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product readiness and market alignment, driving successful launches...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $232K *

Lead the charge in advancing global quality initiatives, ensuring product excellence, and fostering expertise in quality risk management while collaborating across teams to enhance compliance and oper...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee global sourcing strategies for electrical commodities, ensuring supplier performance, cost efficiency, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that leads procurement across operations, development, and corporate sectors, managing competitive tenders, vendor relations, and compliance. Oversee a diverse procurement team, driving st...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality excellence in large-scale solar projects by leading inspections, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Collaborate with project leadership to impl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $194K *

Drive strategic procurement initiatives for major capital projects, leading sourcing for construction and engineering services. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize supplier agreements, mitigate...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing logistics operations, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and managing supplier relationships within a dynamic environment to ensure seamless supply chain processes and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to supplier quality excellence by evaluating and improving supplier readiness for new product launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive performance im...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives to enhance compliance and service delivery. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to regulatory...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality management initiatives to enhance pediatric services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive continuous improvement through audits, training, and collaboration with clinical...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $288K *

Drive excellence in quality operations by leading compliance, improvement initiatives, and customer satisfaction efforts in a dynamic life sciences environment. Oversee quality systems, audits, and st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead supplier quality initiatives to ensure readiness for new products and transitions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier capabilities and drive performance improvements, whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance sustainability in global supply chains. Drive responsible sourcing strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage supplier data to support compliance an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$97K - $115K *

Transform inventory management by driving accuracy and quality across multiple sites. Collaborate with operations teams to implement standards, enhance processes, and achieve measurable improvements i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$97K - $115K *

Optimize inventory integrity and quality across multiple sites, driving measurable improvements in accuracy and process adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement standards and en...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.