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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$74K - $110K *

Advance your career by managing complex purchasing activities and guiding team members. Leverage your expertise in supplier coordination and analytical problem-solving to enhance purchasing accuracy a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform production planning and material management by leading a dynamic team to optimize inventory, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure timely delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $146K *

Join us to drive customer satisfaction by managing inventory strategies, collaborating with procurement and demand planning, and optimizing supply chain solutions to meet corporate objectives and enha...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Champion quality excellence by leading product evaluation and control initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency in manufacturing processes whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing food safety and quality programs while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$123K - $206K *

Pioneer global sourcing strategies for complex PCBA commodities, driving cost optimization and supplier management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sourcing decisions and ensure sup...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $206K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing for PCBAs, driving cost optimization and supplier management while collaborating across functions to enhance quality and resilience in a hybrid work environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K *

Lead strategic program initiatives, overseeing projects to achieve business goals, ensuring quality and stakeholder engagement, while fostering team collaboration and managing program performance metr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform global workers' compensation strategies by leveraging your expertise to standardize programs across countries, manage supplier relationships, and enhance operational efficiency within a mult...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion global customs and trade compliance by developing frameworks, standardizing processes, and managing escalations to enhance operational performance, mitigate risks, and ensure adherence to reg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $118K *

Optimize production processes by leading teams to achieve quality, cost, and efficiency goals. Collaborate with management to develop schedules, budgets, and personnel strategies that enhance operatio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by conducting in-depth analyses of fiber procurement operations, supporting strategic planning, and developing data models to enhance supply chain efficiency and performance metrics a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Oversee quality assurance initiatives by leading a customer-focused team to ensure compliance with quality standards, drive continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional products on time, while fost...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of energy by executing sourcing strategies for innovative battery components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish supplier relationships that support the growth of ou...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower operational excellence by leading manufacturing engineering and maintenance initiatives. Drive process improvements, enhance equipment reliability, and foster cross-functional collaboration to...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Oversee quality assurance for modular power solutions, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle. Lead audits, inspections, and training while collaborating with...

Today

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

$116K - $159K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the semiconductor industry. Leverage your program management expertise to enhance supplier quality and IT solutions, influencing processes across global supply...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Manage multiple programs and projects to enhance supplier quality through innovative solutions, leading cross-functional teams in a high-tech setting while driving improvements in process and performa...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $138K *

Join our dynamic team as a procurement leader, driving strategic sourcing excellence and supplier governance while managing a talented group. You'll enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurab...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $138K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading a dynamic team in strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and risk management. Drive measurable business value through effective negotiations and stakeholde...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in planning and executing high-volume automotive automation projects, ensuring seamless integration of advanced technologies and supplier collaboration to meet program launch timelines...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ISO standards and enhance product quality while...

Brossard, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Lead quality initiatives to ensure zero defects in supplier production, driving vendor qualification and corrective actions. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance manufacturing reliability and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $190K *

Drive impactful supply chain transformations by leading assessments, redesigns, and implementations. Collaborate with clients to optimize operations across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and i...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $190K *

Partner with us to lead supply chain and operations engagements, driving assessments, redesigns, and implementations. Manage client relationships and deliver quality insights across procurement, manuf...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.