Aerospace Project Coordinator: Cross-Functional Procurement

Socket.dev; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Group, Inc. in Torrance, CA, is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator for our Operations unit to manage multiple aerospace/defense projects. You will coordinate with Production, Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Finance to keep projects on schedule.

The role emphasizes procurement planning, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, and on-time delivery, with limited travel. A bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in project coordination, preferably in aerospace/defense, are expected.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Experience using MS Project, Smartsheet, or comparable project management software.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication and management skills.
• Ability to manage own workload: plan, track, and communicate progress proactively.
• Flexible and adaptable to change, creative problem solver.
• Limited travel required in support of supplier and customer visits.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with suppliers and negotiate component pricing in support of project proposals.
• Plan and manage procurement and supplier selection in coordination with Production and Engineering.
• Draft purchase orders in support of procurement plans.
• Follow up with suppliers and ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain and update project schedules and status.
• Communicate with key customers, suppliers, and service providers to ensure project milestones are met.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams in Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

PM software experience

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Proactive workload management

Flexible/adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

ERP systems (Dynamics/SAP/Oracle/Epicor)

Job description

AMS Group, Inc. in Torrance, CA, is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator for our Operations unit to manage multiple aerospace/defense projects. You will coordinate with Production, Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Finance to keep projects on schedule.

The role emphasizes procurement planning, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, and on-time delivery, with limited travel. A bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in project coordination, preferably in aerospace/defense, are expected.