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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$110K - $130K *

Lead quality assurance and control operations in a complex manufacturing environment. Oversee a large team, ensuring product conformity and compliance while balancing production needs with quality sta...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $97K *

Drive supplier quality excellence by ensuring compliance with standards, enhancing supplier performance, and collaborating across teams to optimize product quality and delivery. Engage in continuous i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $188K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing and supplier management to enhance product quality and cost efficiency. Lead negotiations and optimize procurement strategies for 3rd party manufacturing...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Advance strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance supplier performance, reduce costs, and support business growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive value and operational excellence while mana...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Optimize supply chain operations by leading SIOP processes, enhancing performance, and collaborating across departments to ensure material availability and timely delivery in a dynamic aerospace envir...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower our operations by managing procurement processes for equipment and materials. Collaborate with engineering and research teams to ensure timely delivery and quality, while building strong suppl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $152K *

Join a team that's driving sourcing excellence across manufacturing sites in North America. Lead strategic initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and enhance operational efficiency while collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $152K *

Take ownership of sourcing strategies at manufacturing sites in the US and Canada. Lead a team to optimize supplier performance, manage negotiations, and drive cost savings while collaborating with cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $152K *

Take ownership of sourcing strategies across US and Canada manufacturing sites, ensuring optimal supplier performance and cost savings. Lead a team, manage supplier relationships, and drive process im...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $152K *

Unlock potential by leading sourcing strategies across manufacturing sites in the US and Canada. Drive supplier performance, manage escalations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $152K *

Drive sourcing strategies and supplier performance at manufacturing sites, ensuring optimal value and quality. Lead a team, manage supplier relationships, and implement process improvements to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA standards. Oversee quality management systems, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions to enhance product quality and regulatory...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Drive supplier quality excellence while managing audits, corrective actions, and compliance initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across manufacturing vendors within t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $210K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic quality guidance, leveraging extensive engineering expertise to enhance product quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing materials planning and supplier relations, driving inventory management and supply chain projects to enhance plant performance and service excellence in a dynamic manufac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $115K *

Lead the quality assurance function, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement and team development to enhance product integrity and customer satisf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$89K - $134K *

Champion supplier quality initiatives by leading audits, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards across multiple regions. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance with food safety standards, enhance quality practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic m...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$73K - $132K *

Lead the charge in sourcing exceptional food and beverage products. Build strategic partnerships and optimize supply chain efficiency while driving financial results and delivering high-quality offeri...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Pioneer quality excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure ISO9000 compliance, drive improvements, and enhance customer relationships while managing complex pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance by managing the Quality Management System, resolving customer complaints, and developing efficient production processes to enhance overall operationa...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Lead quality management systems and foster a customer-focused environ...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead initiatives to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance while collaborating with cross-funct...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive procurement transformation by leading complex engagements, advising stakeholders, and connecting strategy to execution. Oversee multidisciplinary teams to achieve measurable savings and sustaina...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Supplier Quality Engineer, driving supplier quality initiatives, resolving manufacturing issues, and enhancing quality systems. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.