Supplier Manager

Patriot Machine Inc•Saint Charles, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a growing aerospace CNC machine shop seeking a Supplier Manager to oversee and coordinate our outside processing suppliers. This position is critical to maintaining production schedules, ensuring outside processing purchase orders stay on track, and proactively communicating supplier status to our internal team. The ideal candidate is an organized, persistent, and highly communicative professional who is comfortable managing multiple priorities, following up with suppliers, identifying potential schedule issues before they become problems, and building strong working relationships with outside processors. This is a hands-on position where attention to detail, urgency, and follow-through are essential.

Requirements

5 years of experience in aerospace supplier management, production control, expediting, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
Experience in a CNC machining, aerospace, precision manufacturing, or job-shop environment is highly desirable
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems is a plus
Applicant must be a U.S. Person

Responsibilities

Serve as the key point of contact between Patriot Machine and outside processing suppliers
Track and maintain the status of all outside processing purchase orders
Communicate regularly with outside processors to obtain current job status, expected completion dates, and shipment information
Conduct weekly supplier follow-up through phone calls and email
Monitor purchase orders daily for changes, updates, delays, and potential schedule risks
Identify and escalate purchase orders, date slips, and supplier concerns to the appropriate internal team members
Maintain a secondary tracking system for high-priority and higher-focus projects
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with outside processing suppliers
Establish expectations regarding schedules, quality, and delivery commitments
Work proactively with suppliers to resolve issues