Supply Chain Manager

About Vendra

Custom Parts, Manufactured in America 🇺🇸

Tech

**Frontend**: React, TypeScript. **Backend**: Node.js, Python. **ML and Agents**: OpenAI, Claude, fine tuned models, custom LLM orchestration. **Infra**: AWS, Postgres, Redis, S3, Vercel, Docker. **Data**: Real time quote intelligence, supplier availability, historical manufacturing performance.

The role

### What we’re looking forWe’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 do1. **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 relationships2. **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 orders3. **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