Supply Chain Manager

What we’re looking for
We’re expanding our operations team with a Supply Chain Manager to own the discovery, qualification, and onboarding of new CNC machine shops and additive manufacturing shops across the United States.
Vendra’s customer demand is growing - particularly in aerospace & defense - and we need to continuously expand and improve our network of high-quality U.S. manufacturers with available capacity. This is a high impact, “boots on the ground” role that directly influences Vendra’s ability to scale.
What you’ll do
Expand Vendra’s U.S. CNC Machining and Additive Manufacturing Supplier Network
Build a strong pipeline of qualified 3-, 4-, and 5-axis shops
Build a strong pipeline of polymer and metal additive manufacturing suppliers
Target suppliers aligned with aerospace, defense, and high-spec hardware requirements
Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, and specialization (materials, tolerances, part size, finishing, etc.)
Travel to visit key shops and build long-term relationships
Own Supplier Qualification & Onboarding
Evaluate suppler capability and quality through reviews and test parts
Assess quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, documentation controls, etc.)
Validate ability to meet traceability, documentation, and compliance requirements (ITAR/EAR, certs, FAIRs, etc.)
Ensure suppliers are fully production-ready before receiving high-value RFQs and orders
Build and Optimize Vendra’s Supplier Network
Understand real-time supplier capacity, technical strengths, and constraints across our network
Identify capability gaps (large-format machining, tight GD&T performance, specific materials or finishes, etc.)
Collect and analyze supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality, quoting speed, communication, program complexity, etc.)
Feed structured performance data back into Vendra’s supplier matching system to improve how RFQs are routed and matched to the best-fit shop
What success looks like (in order of importance)
Supplier quality and on-time delivery remain extremely high as we scale
Vendra consistently has the capacity to support customer demand without bottlenecks
New CNC shops are onboarded quickly and become reliable production partners
We have strong geographic and capability coverage across the U.S.
Our supplier base becomes a long-term strategic advantage
What the ideal candidate looks like
2-5 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing operations, or supplier management
Experience working directly with CNC machine shops or precision manufacturers
Strong understanding of machining processes, tolerances, materials, and finishes
Comfortable reviewing technical drawings and assessing manufacturability
Experience qualifying suppliers in regulated environments (aerospace/defense preferred)
Willingness to travel to visit suppliers in person
Nice to have (not required)
Experience working with aerospace, defense, robotics, or advanced hardware companies
Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments (ITAR/EAR, AS9100, traceability, FAI reports, etc.)
Background in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial operations
Why should you join Vendra?
We’re growing fast, and we’re a trusted manufacturing partner for companies like Anduril, Shield AI, Relativity Space, and K2 Space
You’ll be shaping the sales and customer trajectory to build a category-defining company in manufacturing
You’ll work in an environment where your contributions will have immediate, tangible impact on revenue and success
You will have tremendous growth opportunities because we want our early hires to lead future organizations

Experience
3+ years

Work arrangement
No