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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$100K - $120K *

Champion supply chain excellence by leading purchasing and NPI sourcing teams. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier performance, and ensure material readiness for production, all wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $120K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive sourcing strategies for high-speed cables and electronic components. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and timely...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supply chain regulatory readiness and data governance. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance, improve data quality, and drive operational efficiency while su...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $114K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, executing category management plans, and negotiating for indirect spend. Champion organizational change and mentor team members...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $114K *

Join a team that's redefining sourcing strategies and category management. Lead cross-functional initiatives, drive negotiations, and mentor team members to achieve optimal outcomes in a dynamic envir...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $114K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing complex projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative cost-saving strategies while mentoring team mem...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform quality and compliance processes by leading ISO and AS9100D initiatives. Ensure corporate certification integrity while fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement in a dyna...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Manage quality assurance efforts across major construction scopes, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. Drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement throughout the projec...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply planning and production scheduling, ensuring alignment with customer demand and operational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory man...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $225K *

Shape the future of engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team to drive product development, process improvements, and operational efficiency in a dynamic multi-site environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $225K *

Inspire a high-performing engineering team to drive growth through innovative product development and process improvements, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple sites...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $120K *

Champion cost efficiency and innovation while leading strategic sourcing initiatives to align procurement strategies with business objectives and enhance supplier relationships across cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $110K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives and lead compliance efforts at the plant level. Drive continuous improvement in food safety and operational performance, collaborating across teams to enhance pr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $190K *

Lead cross-functional planning initiatives to optimize production efficiency and inventory management, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective sourcing strategies that align with customer demands...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $113K *

Empower supplier quality excellence by managing audits, qualifications, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance supplier perfor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality assurance across automotive OEMs by leading compliance initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring adherence to rigorous standards. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role in enhancing contract manufacturing standards across regions. Lead lifecycle management, drive compliance, and foster collaboration with partners to ensure excellence in manufac...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to lead procurement strategy, driving cost savings and supplier performance while fostering team development and collaboration across operations, finance, and engineering to support bu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize supplier quality and compliance by leading assessments, audits, and performance management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $152K *

Innovate quality assurance processes in manufacturing by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product integrity and operational excell...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$136K - $184K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing complex data sets to drive insights and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and contribute to impactful projects th...

2 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of custom silicon sourcing by defining strategies, driving supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment across engineering and operations. Lead initiatives that enhance cost efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain ISO 9001 certification by leading cross-functional teams, managing quality metrics, and enhancing the Quality Management System to ensure operatio...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $96K *

Elevate customer service by managing supplier performance and expediting orders. Collaborate with dealers and sales teams to enhance relationships and drive efficiency, ensuring timely delivery and sa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of category strategy and assortment management, driving data-driven decisions across channels. Lead vendor relationships and promotional strategies while ensuring alignment with financi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.