Aerospace & Defense Procurement Pro

IASA Group, LLC.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

IASA Group, LLC is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Fort Wayne, Indiana team. This on-site role focuses on sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating purchases, and ensuring timely delivery to support customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working directly with manufacturers. Aerospace, defense, or industrial procurement experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or preferred.
• 1+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or industrial procurement experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Source materials and components from existing and prospective suppliers.
• Develop and maintain supplier databases organized by product category and capabilities.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders through completion.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and terms.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery metrics, and quality compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers and distributors.
• Review supplier quotations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Plan kitting projects in accordance with sourced materials.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, and inventory teams to support customer requirements.
• Track open orders and resolve delays, shortages, or quality concerns.
• Maintain procurement records within ERP and business systems.
• Ensure aerospace quality standards and documentation compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Time management

Multitasking

Analytical mindset

Excel

ERP systems

Technical documentation interpretation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

IASA Group, LLC is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Fort Wayne, Indiana team. This on-site role focuses on sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating purchases, and ensuring timely delivery to support customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working directly with manufacturers. Aerospace, defense, or industrial procurement experience is preferred but not required.