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Essity

Supplier Quality Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Supplier Quality Manager Who We Are Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for supplier quality manager in the United States is $107,308.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a supplier quality manager?

Supplier Quality Managers are professionals responsible for ensuring that materials, components, or services provided by suppliers meet the required quality standards of their organization. They evaluate and select suppliers, conduct audits, and work closely with vendors to resolve quality issues and drive improvements. Their goal is to minimize supply chain risks and maintain consistent product quality by developing and enforcing quality control processes throughout the supplier network.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a supplier quality manager?

To thrive as a Supplier Quality Manager, you need expertise in quality management systems (like ISO 9001), supplier audits, and root cause analysis, typically supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with quality tools (such as Six Sigma, FMEA, or SPC), ERP systems, and relevant certifications like ASQ Certified Quality Engineer are commonly required. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills help build effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams. These capabilities ensure consistent product quality, compliance with standards, and the minimization of supply chain risks.

How does a supplier quality manager typically collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues?

A Supplier Quality Manager regularly works with both external suppliers and internal departments such as engineering, procurement, and production to address and resolve quality concerns. This often involves coordinating supplier audits, facilitating root cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions to ensure compliance with quality standards. Effective communication and relationship-building are crucial, as the manager needs to align supplier capabilities with organizational requirements and ensure continuous improvement. Successful collaboration helps prevent recurring issues and supports the overall efficiency of the supply chain.

What is the difference between Supplier Quality Manager vs Quality Engineer?

AspectSupplier Quality ManagerQuality Engineer
Primary FocusManaging supplier quality, audits, and supplier developmentDesigning, implementing, and improving quality processes and products
Work EnvironmentSupplier sites, manufacturing plants, quality departmentsManufacturing, R&D, or production lines within the company
CertificationsASQ CQE, ISO 9001 auditor, supplier-specific certificationsASQ CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ISO 9001

The Supplier Quality Manager primarily oversees supplier quality assurance, focusing on supplier audits and development, while the Quality Engineer concentrates on internal quality processes and product improvements. Both roles require similar certifications and work in manufacturing environments, but their main responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Supplier Quality Manager

Essity

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Essity rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Supplier Quality Manager
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.
Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.
About the Role
Essity Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Manager. This position will be located at our facility in Charlotte, NC.
This person will assure sustainable quality and deliver benefits to the supply chain by pro-active support and close collaboration with the Bought-In-Finished-Good (BIFG) suppliers as well as by securing continuous supplier monitoring and improvement activities. They will also ensure quality and regulatory compliance of the BIFG suppliers.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
  • Act as role model for safety and quality;
  • Ensure continuous improvement of supplier performance;
  • Serve as technical leader regarding quality matters for the area of responsibility;
  • Lead global SQM best practices, quality systems, and processes;
  • Develop policies and procedures, seek to harmonize overlapping or conflicting processes, and identify opportunities for lean processes and documentation;
  • Actively participate in audits by the notified body or other authorities;
  • Manage approved supplier list;
  • Manage supplier nonconformance/CAPA process to ensure timely resolution and effective corrective actions;
  • Quality owner for complaint investigation, disposition, resolution, and response for supplies (Raw material and BIFG);
  • Implement new quality and regulatory requirements with the supplier;
  • Strongly cooperate with other departments (procurement, regulatory, supply chain) to solve strategic issues with suppliers;
  • Prepare and negotiate quality agreements with new suppliers and update existing agreements;
  • Schedule, plan, and execute supplier audits to monitor supplier qualification;
  • Monitor validation processes concerning sterilization and production at suppliers;
  • According to requirements create, maintain, procure, negotiate and/or check all required supplier documentation such as quality agreements, current certifications or registrations, assessment reports, and delivery specifications;
  • Support and monitor supplier compliance with sustainability targets by ensuring that suppliers comply with our supplier standard and that audit is carried out in "high risk" areas;
  • Provide statistical analysis on supplier performance and ensure regular KPI reporting;
  • Participate in interdepartmental projects to ensure quality compliance with internal and external requirements;
  • Initiate and participate in improvement projects;
  • Set-up quality inspection strategy/plans in the system;
  • Monitor and support product releases;
  • Ensure that products have the required regulatory status;
  • Provide quality compliance guidance to 3PLs regarding the handling of returned goods, packaging damages, etc;
  • Ensure proper training for quality functions for BIFG inspection related tasks.

Who You Are
  • 5+ years experience in quality assurance/quality management preferably at medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical or automotive companies;
  • Experienced and certified (supplier) auditor;
  • Prefer knowledge of quality system standards, laws, and regulations such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, US-FDA QSRs, EU - MDR, GxPs;
  • Knowledge of modern tools and application in continuous improvement projects (Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification);
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills;
  • Big picture orientation;
  • Assertiveness;
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed environment;
  • Ability to achieve results through problem-solving, decision making, prioritization, organization, and time management;
  • Experience in developing strong and effective interpersonal relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders;
  • Engineering or Life Science related bachelor's degree;
  • Business fluent in English (verbal and written).
  • Software knowledge: MS Office, DocuSign, electronic QMS systems. Knowledge of AI applications in supplier quality management, such as predictive analytics for quality control and automation of routine tasks.

What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected Compensation:
Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits.
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
  • United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
  • Wellness program provided through Rally
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO offering with Paid Holidays
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
  • Employee discounts program
  • Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
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Job Requisition ID:
Essity260361

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