Hello Dale,
The Store Manager allows to assign products to supplier while import only for PrestaShop 1.4.x versions (the column displayed in grid).
PrestaShop 1.5.x allows to apply 1 product to multiple suppliers with a separate Supplier Reference, Unit Price Tax and Currency.
The Store Manager allows to manage Suppliers for 1.5.x version in the Suppliers quick tab:
http://screencast.com/t/UtxEJfOx
You're welcome to submit your suggestion on how to arrange bulk supplier management here:
http://support.emagicone.com/823795-PrestaShop-Manager-Feature-Request