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About the role
Expand Vendra’s U.S. CNC Machining and Additive Manufacturing Supplier Network Build a strong pipeline of qualified 3-, 4-, and 5-axis shops
What they're looking for
- 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
More about this role
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.
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...
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