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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$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in project delivery for complex construction projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and managing stakeholders to achieve timely and budget-compliant results...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting product management for microoptics, driving sales and customer interactions globally. Collaborate with engineering and operations to deliver tailored solutions for marke...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on quality, health, and safety management. Lead initiatives in a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across resea...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing category sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings for North America Customer Fulfillment Procurement. Collaborate ac...

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $120K *

Lead quality control processes and supplier management to ensure compliance with ISO standards while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to optim...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage and enhance Quality Assurance functions, driving improvements in customer, plant, and supplier quality. Influence cross-department collaboration and ensure compliance with industry standards wh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Transform supplier performance management by leading strategic initiatives that enhance quality, delivery, and operational excellence, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering long-te...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate supply chain efficiency by bridging Sales and Operations, optimizing network performance, and driving cost-saving initiatives across multiple regions. Leverage data analysis to support strateg...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $200K *

Join a dynamic procurement team to drive supplier management and cost-saving initiatives in software services. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance supplier performance and execute strategic proje...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $230K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global supply chain strategies for Memory commodities, ensuring quality and continuity while fostering strong supplier relationships and collaboration across diverse team...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead and enhance quality systems across the supply chain, guiding a skilled team while engaging in hands-on problem-solving and statistical analysis to drive continuous improvement and ensure excellen...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$154K - $242K *

Join a team that's redefining global consulting management, driving strategy, operations, and supplier performance to deliver measurable value across diverse business outcomes and enhance stakeholder...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $248K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance for the Endoscopy Division, driving new product development and optimizing supplier relationships in a dynamic, hybrid environment...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Champion supplier performance excellence by leading strategic initiatives that enhance quality, delivery, and risk management. Drive operational improvements and foster collaboration across teams to s...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence as a hands-on leader in manufacturing, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Lead teams to achieve production goals while optimizing resource...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing complex technical projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering quality outcomes through effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engageme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Architect a resilient supply chain strategy that enhances procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize processes, improve supplier relationships, and ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence and continuous improvement by leading quality management efforts, ensuring compliance, and fostering a customer-focused culture within manufacturing operations...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $219K *

Unlock potential by leading supply chain initiatives in a dynamic environment. Drive program execution, manage risks, and ensure compliance while collaborating cross-functionally to meet strategic goa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Strategize and enhance supplier relationships to drive profitable growth, collaborating with marketing and product teams to implement effective business plans and product offerings while ensuring exce...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by managing supplier relationships and driving strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with marketing and product teams to enhance offerings and ensure exceptional performance, w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive strategic supplier relationships and enhance product offerings to achieve profitable growth. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to implement effective business plans and ensure exception...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of supplier relationships by developing strategic plans, enhancing product offerings, and driving profitable growth through collaboration and marketing initiatives...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving strategic partnerships and growth in the electronic component distribution industry. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance product offerings and ensure ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize product quality and customer satisfaction as a crucial leader of quality assurance and systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across departments to ensure com...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.