Supply Chain Manager; CNC Machining

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 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.

• Expand Vendra’s U.S. CNC Machining Supplier Network
  • Build a strong pipeline of qualified 3-, 4-, and 5-axis shops
  • 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 supplier 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

• 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

• 3‑7 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

• 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

• 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