Supply Chain & Materials Manager (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Lead Purchasing, Materials, and Shipping/Receiving for a fast-growing aerospace manufacturer. True manager role with hiring authority. Own shortages, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and ERP discipline.

About Axiom Engineering

Axiom Engineering is a fast-growing aerospace manufacturer in Wichita, KS specializing in precision CNC machining and small assemblies. As we ramp production for major aerospace customers, we’re building a world-class Supply Chain function to support high-volume, high-accuracy manufacturing.

This role is ideal for someone who wants real ownership, the ability to set the standard, and the authority to drive results through people and process.

Position Overview (True Manager Role + Hiring Authority)

The Supply Chain & Materials Manager leads Purchasing, Material Control, and Shipping/Receiving. This is not a coordinator position—you are the department manager accountable for material availability, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and ERP execution discipline.

You will also be a people leader with real authority: you will conduct interviews and hire for Supply Chain roles, and manage performance accountability (including corrective action and, when necessary, terminations) in partnership with the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Supply Chain team across Purchasing, Material Control, and Shipping/Receiving
• Drive material availability to support production schedules while reducing shortages and expedites
• Manage suppliers: on-time delivery, pricing, capacity alignment, scorecards, and corrective actions
• Own inventory accuracy: transaction discipline, cycle counting, root-cause fixes, and reporting
• Ensure traceability and documentation: certs, lot/heat traceability, and AS9100-style rigor
• Oversee receiving and shipping execution, prioritization, and ERP transactions
• Establish and manage lead times, safety stock, reorder points, and shortage prevention
• Partner daily with Production, Engineering, and Quality to support schedules and customer requirements
• Hire, coach, and hold the line on accountability for Supply Chain team performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of supply chain/purchasing leadership (aerospace, machining, or precision manufacturing preferred)
• Strong ERP competency (inventory control, purchasing, reporting, transaction discipline)
• Experience with metals, hardware, tooling, and aerospace/industrial suppliers
• Comfortable with documentation, certs, traceability, and compliance expectations
• Proven ability to lead people, set expectations, and deliver results cross-functionally
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Benefits / Environment

• Competitive salary and full benefits package
• Growth opportunities as Axiom expands
• Modern facility with advanced CNC and automation technologies
• Supportive leadership team and a culture focused on continuous improvement

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person