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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$122K - $221K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive the EHS strategy and compliance across multiple business units, ensuring effective programs and continuous improvement. Proactively identify risks, lead audits, and foster a culture of safety wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex global projects in aseptic manufacturing, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring teams and interfacing with senior leadership across diverse...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance inventory performance and optimize global supply chain operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements, influence change, and support bu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $160K *

Lead quality operations to ensure data accuracy and compliance in healthcare. Drive improvements through audits, data analysis, and technology integration, fostering a culture of excellence across tea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in quality management by mentoring a team of engineers, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and repair operations. Collaborate cross-fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $170K *

Drive quality excellence through effective management of operations, compliance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic aerospace environment, leading a team of professionals to enhance overall quali...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead end-to-end program delivery across complex customer portfolios, driving profitability and satisfaction. Mentor project engineers, manage resources, and ensure alignment with contract commitments...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality excellence by leading daily operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement. Collaborate across functions to drive corrective actions and enhance product quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping product marketing for distributors, driving customer discovery, defining ideal buyers, and crafting compelling messaging. Collaborate cross-functionally to launch innovative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance quality engineering by leading a proactive approach to product reliability and prevention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality standards throughout development, manufa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and standardization of materials management processes across the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment of physical material flow with ERP/WMS systems, while developing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Inspire growth by developing marketing strategies that drive fragrance innovation, analyze market trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and business develo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $117K *

Lead quality initiatives to ensure product excellence and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and uphold high standar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Champion large-scale process improvements in supply chain logistics, driving measurable value through effective management of transportation, procurement, and supplier relationships while ensuring com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $215K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in automotive by leading AI-driven improvements, establishing digital solutions, and managing cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and decision-making in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $165K *

Champion the optimization and support of Oracle WMS and DC systems, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency. Lead initiatives to enhance processes, monitor KPIs, and drive user suppor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead supplier qualification and compliance efforts, ensuring high standards in materials and services. Collaborate across teams for quality improvement initiatives, risk management, and continuous dev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $154K *

Lead a high-performing team in supply and capacity planning, ensuring alignment between demand and production for Pizza & Desserts brands. Drive operational efficiency and customer service through str...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$93K - $154K *

Lead and optimize supply planning for Pizza & Desserts brands, ensuring alignment between demand and production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$70K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier quality in the automotive sector. Lead initiatives to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster strong relationships with suppliers...

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  •   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.