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 *

Unlock potential by leading Quality initiatives within a dynamic Healthcare & Wellness environment. Drive excellence through effective management of practices, ensuring compliance and collaboration wi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading cross-functional teams to drive automotive product development from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Drive strategic procurement for regional Films category, enhancing supplier relations and performance. Leverage analytics and cross-functional collaboration to foster innovation, mitigate risks, and e...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality across our national facilities by leading the Quality Management System, ensuring ISO compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in critical environments while mento...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading supply chain planning strategies that align demand, inventory, and production with business goals. Drive operational excellence through collaboration, technology adoption...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Optimize financial operations by leading the implementation of PeopleSoft modules. Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure seamless integration and ongoing support, while serving as the expert...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing manufacturing excellence by driving process stability, continuous improvement, and technical talent development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate safety...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $172K *

Shape global procurement governance and compliance by leading analytics, training, and process excellence initiatives. Drive transformation and data management in a collaborative environment to enhanc...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $168K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic supply chain initiatives for grid-scale battery energy storage projects. Drive contract negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with en...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic procurement initiatives for OEM & Lifecycle Services, managing $150-250M in annual spend. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier relationships, negotiate contract...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize procurement strategies for OEM & Lifecycle Services, managing $150-250M in annual spend. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic procurement initiatives for MRO Parts & Facilities Services, managing a $150-200M category spend. Collaborate across teams, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure operational exce...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock new business opportunities and drive growth by managing key accounts, leveraging a hunter sales approach, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$77K - $86K *

Explore a dynamic Procurement Associate role within a 24-month training program, focusing on strategic projects and cross-functional collaboration to enhance procurement processes and data analysis ac...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading supply chain operations, developing strategies, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and enhance procurement processes in a dynam...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by spearheading procurement strategies for F&B and supplies, optimizing costs, quality, and service. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficiency and innovation while ensuring p...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$117K - $176K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships and leading cost reduction initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance plant efficiency and support strategic purchasing goal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading vendor negotiations, optimizing spend, and developing frameworks that empower teams to make informed purchasing decisions while ensuring compliance and cost...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Optimize procurement processes by leading vendor negotiations, managing contracts, and implementing frameworks that ensure cost-effective spending across the organization while fostering strong vendor...

1 week ago

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

$107K - $130K *

Lead and optimize purchasing operations, managing supplier relationships and sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and support cross-functional teams. Drive performance improvements and ensure c...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing training programs for new data center operations. Oversee workforce readiness initiatives, ensuring teams are equipped for success through structured tra...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$65K - $98K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing logistics, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance productivity and resolve issue...

6 days ago

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

$65K - $98K *

Elevate your career by managing logistics operations, supervising teams, and ensuring quality standards. Drive productivity and efficiency while fostering a collaborative environment to meet business...

6 days ago

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

$140K - $203K *

Lead Field Supply Chain operations for a major combined-cycle power project, overseeing procurement, logistics, and inventory management to ensure efficient project delivery and compliance with safety...

1 week ago

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

$111K - $139K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by managing the plant quality system, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and custom...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.