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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$110K - $130K *

Optimize regional sourcing and supplier management for raw materials, driving cost performance and risk mitigation. Collaborate across teams to enhance supply chain resilience and ensure compliance wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Strategize procurement excellence by leading sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance in aerospace operations. Drive cost savings and foster cross-functional part...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives to optimize supplier performance and ensure compliance in aerospace operations, driving cost savings and risk mitigation across global MRO activitie...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $241K *

Shape the future of quality management by leading cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and compliance across multiple sites. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage th...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Lead the optimization of upstream supply chain processes, ensuring efficient material purchasing, planning, and scheduling while driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $158K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives in laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Lead teams, manage audits, and foster collaboration to enhance service quality and operati...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$99K - $166K *

Lead contract administration efforts, ensuring compliance and efficiency in supplier agreements. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage workflows, conduct due diligence, and optimize processes for ti...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by leading maintenance and reliability strategies across a $2B division. Drive continuous improvement, enhance asset performance, and develop talent while partnering with leaders...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Procurement Senior Manager, leading global sourcing initiatives and driving strategic partnerships. Leverage your expertise to enhance procurement operations, influence busine...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Transform procurement strategy by leading supplier relationships and ensuring parts availability. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and drive performance, while managing component lifec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-value contracts, and optimize vendor relationships to enhance business value and efficiency across cross-functional teams. Drive cost-saving strateg...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $138K *

Drive quality excellence as a Sr. Production Quality Engineer, enhancing product reliability across the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective quality standards and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of materials management by leading a dynamic team to optimize procurement, inventory control, and production planning. Drive operational excellence and enhance supply chain efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $210K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading engineering initiatives and managing teams to ensure compliance with industry standards for medical devices. Oversee strategic quality improvements and...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $138K *

Manage the quality assurance of key components, collaborating with engineering teams and vendors. Drive improvements in supplier quality management while ensuring robust product standards and respondi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive supply chain excellence by leading teams, optimizing inventory, and enhancing supplier relationships to meet production and customer demands effectively...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee quality assurance in a manufacturing facility. Drive continuous improvement, manage quality control processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Optimize technology procurement strategies to enhance vendor management and software renewals. Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing initiatives with business needs while ensuring compliance...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$112K - $140K *

Transform product quality management by leading complaint intake, investigation, and resolution processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance patient safety while...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $124K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for a $300M logistics portfolio. Collaborate with global leaders to optimize transportation spend, enhance service performance, and drive cost savings...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships, negotiating cost savings, and developing commodity strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to support new program launches and optim...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $137K *

Transform quality assurance by leading advanced internal audits to enhance compliance across cardiac assist operations. Drive improvements and coach auditors for regulatory excellence while ensuring r...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $213K *

Transform procurement operations by leading a team to optimize indirect spend, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relations...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of supplier partnerships by enhancing performance, driving improvements, and mitigating risks within a dynamic procurement environment. Collaborate across organizations to ensure top...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $165K *

Shape the future of manufacturing operations by leading teams to enhance production quality and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workp...

1 week ago

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

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.