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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$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Manage and optimize the quality control production process, ensuring compliance with ISO standards while effectively communicating with suppliers and stakeholders to drive program success and inventor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings and supplier negotiations for National Brands. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize enterprise spen...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $117K *

Drive the future of procurement by managing purchase orders, analyzing trends, and collaborating with teams to optimize inventory levels and supplier relationships, ensuring efficient supply chain ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $148K *

Drive quality excellence in new product introductions, ensuring compliance and efficiency through risk management, validation, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality and reliability improvements by leading investigations, analyzing failures, and implementing corrective actions to enhance transmission performance and reduce warranty costs across th...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$60K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and execute procurement strategies, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality while fostering supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement across categories...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $155K *

Lead and enhance the Quality function in a complex aerospace CNC machining environment, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards, driving continuous improvement, and fostering collaboration across te...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $155K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality systems for aerospace CNC machining operations. Drive compliance, continuous improvement, and team development while ensuring product conformance and customer sati...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $165K *

Elevate workplace safety by leading compliance initiatives and managing ISO systems. Drive continuous improvement in health and safety practices while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local r...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join us in driving growth within the pharma industry by enhancing supplier relationships and optimizing product portfolios. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic insights and su...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize product strategies and supplier relationships to drive growth in the lubricants and metal working fluids sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market insights and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $196K *

Lead post-market quality initiatives, ensuring compliance and driving improvements. Oversee complaint handling, regulatory reporting, and team development while fostering a culture of accountability a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex programs that drive operational excellence in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful vehicle launches and enhance quality ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $196K *

Accelerate your career in this critical leadership role overseeing automation systems engineering for a 24/7 manufacturing operation, driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of au...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering strong client relationships and effective communication across teams to drive project succ...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $101K *

Elevate product quality and compliance by leading validation and quality initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and drive continuous improvement in manufac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$81K - $101K *

Lead quality initiatives and ensure compliance across manufacturing operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain systems, drive product quality, and promote operational excellence i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock operational excellence by leading 24/7 manufacturing in Aseptic Filling, Preparation, and Packaging. Drive safety, quality, and compliance while fostering team development and continuous improv...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing logistics operations, managing a team to enhance efficiency and sustainability while developing infrastructure for global markets and ensuring compliance with established...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $200K *

Champion a transformative role in manufacturing operations, leading production teams to establish efficient processes and ensure safety while scaling operations from early builds to sustained producti...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$188K - $230K *

Inspire a culture of quality excellence by leading quality management initiatives, ensuring product integrity, and collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, a...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Oversee and enhance the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and regulatory standards. Lead quality assurance initiatives, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of global supply chain management by leading procurement, logistics, and compliance across multiple international sites while building a robust organization to support Anyon's expansi...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming sales strategies into actionable plans by coordinating cross-functional insights and aligning commercial priorities to optimize retail execution and performance outcome...

Reposted 2 weeks 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.