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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$90K - $110K *

Transform sourcing strategies and drive value delivery by managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance across diverse consumer product categories in a dynamic, cross-functional envir...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-performing QA team to ensure compliance and operational excellence in a fast-paced GMP environment. Drive quality strategy, mentor professionals, and collaborate with cross-functional team...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize customer quality management by leading issue resolution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving manufacturing improvements to enhance product performance and customer satisfac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Optimize workforce efficiency by leading a skilled team in high-volume warehouse management. Drive performance, enhance productivity, and ensure operational excellence through strategic planning and c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader in procurement, driving sourcing and supplier management for innovative hair care products. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize costs and ensure seam...

1 week ago

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

$67K - $101K *

Elevate quality assurance by managing protein-based immunoassays, troubleshooting failures, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance product performance in a dynamic lab env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in regulatory operations, ensuring compliance with global standards and effective communication across teams. Drive submissions, audits, and risk assessments to uphold quality and regu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $125K *

Optimize procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Lead a team in managing contracts and purchasing activities, ensuring effective resource utilization while collaboratin...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead procurement and materials management to optimize supply chain efficiency, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance production planning and drive cost reduction...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $185K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading Ignition solutions and MES integrations. Drive operational excellence through innovative technology, collaboration, and strategic partnerships across the m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance inventory strategies, manage shipping efficiency, and drive collaborative forecasts with market managers, optimizing supply chain operations for success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize supply chain compliance and master data management initiatives. Oversee team performance, ensure data integrity, and drive continuous improvement across global operations while align...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of automated quality metrics dashboards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing system integrations and digital workflows for improved operati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading a global supply chain team to optimize sourcing, procurement, and supplier relations for mechanical components, ensuring timely delivery and high quality while driving cost...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead global warehouse projects while managing operations. Support key implementations and drive efficiency across our North American warehouse network. Transition to full-time o...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$98K - $147K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient safety through effective risk management strategies in medical device development, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the product lif...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing technical projects from inception to completion. Ensure customer satisfaction through effective coordination and a customer-focused approach in a dynamic startup enviro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $300K *

Elevate marketing strategies for Rare Blood Disorders, focusing on B2B engagement with organized customers. Drive access and patient support through innovative campaigns, leveraging insights to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing sourcing strategies that enhance quality, cost efficiency, and sustainability across product categories. Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to driv...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse categories. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurement processes, drive cost savings, and enhance supplier relat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join us to enhance supplier quality strategies while ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. You'll lead on-site audits and collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and elevate supplie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engineer quality assurance processes in supplier management, driving defect elimination and continuous improvement initiatives across purchased goods and product development. Collaborate with cross-fu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by shaping innovative travel solutions, managing supplier partnerships, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance member value and market presence in a dynamic, collaborative envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $124K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring compliance and quality for medical device manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate streamlined processes and product performance wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $124K *

Champion operational excellence by ensuring compliance and quality in manufacturing processes for medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold regulatory standards and drive cont...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.