Aerospace Supplier Manager – Outside Processing

Patriot Machine; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Machine in St. Charles, Missouri is seeking a Supplier Manager to oversee our outside processing suppliers. This hands-on role is critical to keeping production schedules on track and ensuring purchase orders are fulfilled.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities, follow up with suppliers, and build strong relationships with outside processors. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

Skills

Supplier management

Production control

Expediting

Supply chain

Manufacturing operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Patriot Machine in St. Charles, Missouri is seeking a Supplier Manager to oversee our outside processing suppliers. This hands-on role is critical to keeping production schedules on track and ensuring purchase orders are fulfilled.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities, follow up with suppliers, and build strong relationships with outside processors. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.