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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$138K - $165K *

Drive supply chain excellence by managing complex hardware sourcing strategies, ensuring component continuity, and collaborating across teams to optimize production timelines and supplier performance...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion supply chain excellence by driving end-to-end execution for complex hardware programs, ensuring supplier engagement, risk mitigation, and alignment with product development across global init...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate operational excellence by managing materials for supercomputer clusters, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency. Lead a diverse team to exceed customer expectations while driving continuous imp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing materials management for data center operations, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency. Oversee a multi-level team, drive continuous improvement, and maintain industry-le...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $128K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence by developing and executing sourcing strategies for integrated material handling systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational value a...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by implementing scalable manufacturing processes, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Collaborate with teams and introduce innovative solutions to enhance product...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $141K *

Empower a robust supply chain by leading supplier quality initiatives, resolving issues, and driving performance improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Drive supplier performance and technical audits while ensuring product integrity through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers to promote innovation, efficiency, and sustai...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Empower your career by evaluating technical requirements and collaborating with teams to enhance product quality and supplier performance, driving continuous improvement and innovation in engineering...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $137K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain strategies, ensuring alignment across operations and customer service. Drive performance, manage resources, and foster high-performing teams to achieve busin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $165K *

Lead the charge in optimizing materials management to enhance production efficiency. Oversee sourcing, inventory control, and supply chain operations while fostering a high-performance team culture to...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $182K *

Transform supply chain efficiency by managing global machining suppliers, negotiating contracts, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality management systems for hyperscale logistics, translating complex requirements into scalable processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence and support rapid site...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $180K *

Drive supplier quality excellence by collaborating across teams to establish and enhance quality standards for safety systems and structural components, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Oversee supplier quality performance across defined commodities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier relationships...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Help us optimize supplier quality processes in aerospace manufacturing. You will ensure compliance, develop performance metrics, and lead quality improvement initiatives while collaborating with diver...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $97K *

Lead and optimize daily operations in Quality Assurance, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all shifts. Collaborate with teams to resolve quality issues, manage metrics, and drive d...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $135K *

Shape the future of supplier quality by enhancing manufacturing performance across various processes. Collaborate with teams to drive improvements, corrective actions, and maintain high standards in s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving sourcing strategy and execution for key product categories. This role focuses on supplier management, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance produc...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage supplier quality initiatives to ensure compliance with standards, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement through effective partnerships and problem-solving strategies, enhancing overall...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Manage global Supplier Quality Assurance for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, ensuring quality performance and readiness for new products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while leading a Supplier...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $155K *

Transform supplier quality management through strategic leadership, ensuring compliance and innovation across global manufacturing. Inspire a high-performing team to enhance quality excellence and dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Transform quality management by leading a high-performing team to enhance customer satisfaction, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate risks in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate ac...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K *

Elevate your career by managing supply chain and quality processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with suppliers, lead projects, and drive improvements in a dynamic environment focus...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $127K *

Partner with us to enhance supplier quality and drive continuous improvement, ensuring high standards for materials and components that support our global automation platforms and customer commitments...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.