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.

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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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$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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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...

Reposted yesterday

  •   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

$80K - $95K *

Manage and enhance the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across operations. Lead quality teams, oversee audits, and foster a culture of excellence focus...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion procurement activities from project inception to warranty handover, ensuring effective supplier agreements, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $145K *

Shape the future of procurement in nuclear projects by leading supply chain activities, ensuring quality vendor integration, and driving performance alignment with project execution and regulatory req...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$87K - $149K *

Lead the charge in ensuring design quality for diabetes management products, overseeing compliance with FDA and ISO standards. Collaborate throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to commerciali...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering a total quality culture while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead quality management efforts to enhance product standards and oper...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $146K *

Drive end-to-end supply strategy by managing material availability and supplier operations. Collaborate across teams to optimize inventory, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless production processes in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of quality engineering, leading strategic initiatives and driving systemic improvements across manufacturing operations while mentoring professionals and ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality systems across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards while training staff and addressing customer concerns. Drive continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence at manufacturing facilities by leading training, analyzing processes, managing complaints, and implementing robust quality systems essential for operational success and cus...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $130K *

Optimize logistics operations by leading shipping, receiving, and inventory management. Drive departmental growth and efficiency through strategic planning, team development, and continuous improvemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Quality Manager, leading teams to ensure compliance with quality standards in aerospace manufacturing. Drive performance, enhance processes, and collaborate across departmen...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence by leading Quality Control operations to ensure compliance, enhance team capabilities, and improve processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment while managing project risks and ti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock new business opportunities in life sciences by leveraging your technical sales expertise. Drive strategic account growth through consultative engagement, addressing complex manufacturing challe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance GxP Quality Systems, ensuring compliance with ICH and FDA regulations. Drive continuous improvement, manage quality events, and support cross-functional operations to ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.