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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$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

$175K - $190K *

Elevate supply chain operations by leading assessments, redesigns, and implementations. Drive client engagements, manage stakeholders, and deliver actionable insights across procurement, manufacturing...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $190K *

Take ownership of supply chain and operations engagements, leading assessments, redesigns, and implementations. Drive operational excellence across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and inventory...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $190K *

Champion supply chain excellence by leading assessments and transformations. Drive operational improvements across procurement, manufacturing, and logistics while managing client relationships and del...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing centralized procurement for infusion centers, ensuring timely and accurate supply delivery. Collaborate with clinical teams and supply chain partners to uphold patient-cen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $190K *

Innovate in supply chain leadership by driving assessments, redesigns, and implementations. Manage client engagements, assess operational gaps, and deliver actionable roadmaps for transformation acros...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $168K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance supplier profitability and operational performance, fostering strategic partnerships and driving continuous improvement across business processes in a collaborative envi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$190K - $240K *

Join our team to modernize global supply chain systems by transforming data into actionable insights, leveraging AI tools, and enhancing analytics capabilities to drive efficiency and decision-making...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Champion the modernization of global supply chain analytics by transforming data into actionable insights, driving AI-assisted workflows, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making and...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative solutions by leading manufacturing engineering functions, enhancing productivity and operational performance while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement across cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $125K *

Drive quality excellence by leading plant-level assurance activities, enhancing product quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Utilize your expertise in automotive quality systems...

Stratford, PEIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare operations. In this hands-on role, you'll lead a small team, ensuring adherence to processes and driving improvements in healthcare billing and rec...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $138K *

Reimagine quality leadership by mentoring a team, driving improvements, and integrating standards across functions. Collaborate effectively to enhance product quality, ensure compliance, and foster cu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading strategic sourcing and category management initiatives. Drive supplier relationships, negotiate complex contracts, and develop high-performing teams to deliv...

Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $99K *

Drive on-time delivery performance by analyzing shipment data, leading performance reviews, and collaborating with internal teams and carriers to enhance service reliability and customer satisfaction...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$72K - $99K *

Unlock potential by enhancing on-time delivery through data analysis, performance reviews, and strategic route adjustments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive service improvements and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $109K *

Accelerate progress at our global contract operations by leading transformative initiatives, enhancing workflows, and driving AI-first contracting strategies across diverse teams in a fast-paced softw...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of strategic procurement initiatives, managing complex projects and a team to optimize processes, enhance profitability, and ensure a reliable supply chain, all while aligning with orga...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $151K *

Partner with us to drive strategic sourcing and enhance supplier performance, optimizing costs and managing relationships within your category. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver measu...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$107K - $214K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by developing strategic commodity strategies, collaborating with suppliers, and driving operational excellence to meet dynamic business needs and enhance te...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$107K - $214K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain excellence by developing strategic commodity strategies. Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize operations and drive innovation in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Transform procurement strategies by managing supplier relations and optimizing purchasing processes. Lead a team to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance while mitigating supply chain ris...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $145K *

Empower a dynamic resource management process in a fast-paced creative studio. Collaborate with producers and project managers to optimize talent allocation, ensuring the right skills are matched to p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $196K *

Lead the charge in driving procurement compliance and strategic initiatives, collaborating across functions to optimize processes and ensure adherence to regulations while supporting business goals an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.