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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$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

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  •   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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $150K *

Lead and innovate enterprise-wide procurement strategies, enhancing supplier relationships, driving cost optimization, and ensuring alignment with internal goals in a collaborative, cross-functional e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$102K - $177K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by leading a dynamic team in product engineering. Drive innovation and operational excellence through collaboration with R&D and business stakeholders, ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Champion innovation by leading a team of engineers to design and manage technology solutions that enhance product development and operational excellence in a regulated environment, ensuring compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in technology solutions for R&D. Lead a skilled group of engineers in developing and managing digital products, ensuring compliance and excellence while collabora...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of engineers to deliver innovative technology solutions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across R&D and product platforms while driving collaboration...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by leading a dynamic team in product engineering. Drive innovation and operational excellence through collaboration with cross-functional partners, ensuring co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion category growth by leveraging data-driven insights and strategic recommendations. Collaborate with Walmart's merchant team to optimize product assortments and enhance customer satisfaction wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $225K *

Transform qualitative insights by leading a dynamic team to drive growth, enhance client relationships, and innovate methodologies. Champion the practice's vision while ensuring high-quality deliverab...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $225K *

Shape the future of qualitative insights by leading a dynamic team to innovate, grow client relationships, and deliver exceptional results. Drive strategic vision, foster collaboration, and elevate th...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Transform quality management across diverse USACE projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in construction standards. Lead teams, oversee inspections, and drive continuous improvement for successf...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Advance quality assurance on critical USACE projects across the Southern & Eastern U.S. Lead quality control efforts, manage project compliance, and ensure excellence in construction standards over mu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Transform the supply chain landscape by leading procurement and subcontracting efforts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while driving efficiency and innovation in support of critical defe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality management by ensuring compliance with standards, leading audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and operational efficiency i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic procurement initiatives in rail logistics, optimizing networks and reducing costs. Collaborate with Class I railroads to enhance service delivery and market expansion while providing a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $140K *

Transform supply chain operations by leading procurement, inventory control, and logistics. Drive strategic sourcing, optimize supplier relationships, and enhance operational efficiency to meet produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading ingredient commercialization and quality assurance initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with food safety and brand standards while driving...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion product development by leading global projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality and cost objectives...

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

$173K - $214K *

Lead the transformation of product transitions by designing scalable processes, enhancing governance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to improve efficiency and customer outcomes across the...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $130K *

Engage with suppliers to ensure product quality meets standards through audits, assessments, and improvement plans. Collaborate closely with internal teams to uphold quality compliance while driving c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive the NPI sourcing strategy for Aerospace programs, leading a high-performance team to execute sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations, ensuring best value and timely delivery across mult...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading quality operations in aerospace manufacturing. Oversee inspection, engineering, and assurance functions to ensure compliance with standards, drive continuous improvement, a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence in Offsite Manufacturing. Leverage your expertise in sourcing and supplier management to enhance supply chain performance and support strategic initia...

5 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Empower sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and support product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain effectiveness and f...

3 weeks 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.