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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$107K - $140K *

Drive sourcing strategies and supplier management for enterprise software, ensuring optimal value and performance across global operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute category plans and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage and enhance safety culture by implementing programs, conducting inspections, and promoting compliance across the organization. Collaborate with teams to identify hazards and develop solutions t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality excellence in aerospace manufacturing by leading a multi-level team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K *

Unlock your potential by leading Root Cause Investigation and CAPA initiatives across R&D. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, enhance quality, and drive data-led soluti...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $136K *

Elevate your career as you lead strategic sourcing initiatives across global marketing categories, ensuring compliance, optimizing spend, and enhancing partnerships, all within a collaborative environ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our Supply Chain function by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving team development to achieve corporate goals in a dynamic, global enviro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $177K *

Collaborate with us to lead procurement activities, manage vendor relationships, and develop policies that drive operational excellence while ensuring inventory levels meet production needs...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $245K *

Join a team that's driving strategic EHSS initiatives and operational excellence. Lead global standards and compliance efforts while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration acr...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $165K *

Drive project success by overseeing objectives, resource planning, and compliance. Lead a team to ensure timely completion of complex projects while fostering professional development and optimizing p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $168K *

Shape the future of service spare parts management by optimizing inventory, enhancing supply chain operations, and driving cost-saving initiatives to ensure seamless service delivery and customer sati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $134K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading multiple laboratory teams, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in oligonucleotide testing. Drive continuous improvement and strategic resource allocatio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $134K *

Shape the future of quality control by leading laboratory teams, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance testing pr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $144K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, leading manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity while mentoring leaders and driving organizational success in a collaborative environ...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $112K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex, multifunctional initiatives from inception to closure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, optimize business ap...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$71K - $118K *

Lead and optimize inbound material flow operations, ensuring accurate inventory management and supporting production needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance and continuous...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $118K *

Lead the charge in optimizing material flow and inventory accuracy across warehouse operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality while coaching your t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize procurement processes by leveraging expertise in MRO commodities. Drive inventory reduction in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring efficient purchasing and maximizing cost control t...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $235K *

Drive marketing strategies for advanced semiconductor product lines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer relationships, develop competitive analyses, and influence product ad...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $185K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying next-gen optical transceivers for AI and cloud applications through cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely product readiness and alignment with cus...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Oversee procurement activities for a major infrastructure project, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance. Collaborate with project teams to source materials and services, negotiate contracts, and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $215K *

Innovate global technology procurement strategies, optimizing spend and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance value creation and drive efficiency across technology...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $225K *

Oversee the quality control program for a major project, ensuring compliance with USACE, client, and regulatory standards while leading a team to enhance the Quality Management System and promote cont...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality leadership at the plant level by optimizing quality management systems and implementing ISO standards, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement to meet overall company quality obje...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Lead regional field marketing initiatives to drive pipeline growth in manufacturing. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to execute impactful events and campaigns, leveraging AI for efficiency...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $135K *

Transform the future of manufacturing marketing by driving regional field programs that accelerate pipeline growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute impactful events and campaigns, l...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.