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.

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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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$94K - $161K *

Shape strategic procurement collaborations that drive value and innovation. Lead cross-company sourcing initiatives, analyze market opportunities, and foster partnerships to enhance competitive advant...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $143K *

Join a team that drives product quality excellence throughout the lifecycle. Lead strategic quality initiatives, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment while ad...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance supplier quality and manufacturing processes. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive corrective actions, validate compliance, and ensure product conformance in a f...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $145K *

Champion quality excellence by leading initiatives that enhance compliance and operational standards. Collaborate across functions to ensure regulatory adherence and drive continuous improvement, maki...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $140K *

Lead the charge in Quality Assurance for our PeproGMP product portfolio, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Drive effective laboratory operations and foster collaboration across teams to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $85K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading cross-functional teams, driving project performance, and fostering customer relationships to achieve operational excellence across North America...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring supplier compliance and quality standards. Collaborate with procurement and lead audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$142K - $213K *

Advance manufacturing excellence by leading production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing a diverse team to achieve key perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to lead supplier readiness and development initiatives, ensuring successful program launches and operational excellence in the electric vehicle sector. Drive continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Drive supplier readiness and development initiatives, ensuring successful program launches through expert assessments, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead complex activities from...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $230K *

Champion supplier quality excellence by leading a dynamic team focused on aerospace and defense. Drive supplier qualification, performance management, and risk mitigation to ensure compliance with str...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $197K *

Pioneer comprehensive program management, overseeing cost, schedule, and performance for projects under $100M. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive success, enhance processes, and develop...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$258K - $280K *

Unlock potential by leading the Supplier Quality Management function in a dynamic biotech environment. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance supplier partnerships, and ensure compliance to support clin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive procurement excellence by overseeing purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production needs while optimizing costs and quality...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Pioneer quality excellence by developing and enhancing systems that elevate customer satisfaction, streamline processes, and ensure compliance across our manufacturing operations. Lead a dedicated tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform supply chain strategies by leading sourcing initiatives that drive quality, minimize costs, and enhance supplier relationships. Collaborate across teams to support business goals and innovat...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive supplier quality excellence by managing audits, compliance, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance food safety standards and ensure high-quality products through con...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$89K - $151K *

Empower diverse suppliers by leading strategic initiatives that enhance inclusion and drive procurement excellence. Collaborate across teams to develop tools and resources, ensuring impactful supplier...

5 days ago

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

$89K - $151K *

Join a dynamic team to shape supplier diversity initiatives, enhancing inclusion and engagement with diverse subcontractors and suppliers. Lead operational strategies and develop tools to drive impact...

1 week ago

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

$106K - $178K *

Advance supplier relationships and optimize procurement strategies to drive high-impact outcomes for new product introductions and organizational objectives while leading multi-functional collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $123K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier quality in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to lead parts qualification, resolve quality issues, and drive process improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $118K *

Drive supplier industrialization and quality assurance for automotive components, ensuring compliance with dimensional and functional standards from sourcing to production. Collaborate cross-functiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive strategic procurement initiatives and optimize processes across the organization. Collaborate with leadership to enhance supplier governance, ensure compliance, and leverage ERP systems for impr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $157K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic role overseeing quality systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. Lead a diverse team to ensure compliance with quality standards, drive continuous improvemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate supplier quality initiatives by fostering partnerships, driving compliance, and implementing robust quality systems. Lead audits and continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing...

1 week 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.