Supply Chain Manager
Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$80k - $140kFull-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Role to own discovery, qualification, and onboarding of US CNC machining and additive manufacturing suppliers, expanding Vendra’s supplier network to meet growing aerospace/defense demand and enable scalable production.
Responsibilities
- 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 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 production-ready before RFQs and orders
- Build and Optimize Vendra’s Supplier Network - Understand real-time supplier capacity, technical strengths, and constraints across the network - Identify capability gaps (large-format machining, GD&T, materials/finishes, etc.) - Collect and analyze supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality, quoting speed, communication, program complexity, etc.) - Feed performance data back into supplier matching system to improve RFQ routing
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing operations, or supplier management
- Experience 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
Skills
Required:Supplier network developmentSupplier qualificationTechnical drawing review
Benefits
- Not specified in description
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Vendra
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Vendra Marketplace makes sourcing custom parts from US manufacturers effortless. Submit one RFQ and Vendra automates the entire sourcing process - matching you with the right suppliers, handling outreach, and collecting competitive quotes. Full transparency and no middleman markups - just smarter sourcing. Visit www.vendra-marketplace.io and submit an RFQ today!
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