Procurement Specialist – Aerospace & Defense

IASA Group, LLC.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IASA Group, LLC is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Fort Wayne, Indiana team. This full-time, on-site role sources materials, negotiates with suppliers, and manages purchase orders to meet customer requirements.

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

Join a growing, fast-paced company focused on quality and supply chain excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Understanding of part numbers, traceability documentation, and other part record information.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturer documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently.

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 commercial terms.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery metrics, and quality compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and distributors.
• Review supplier quotations and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, and inventory teams to support customer requirements.
• Track open orders and proactively resolve delays, shortages, or quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate procurement records within ERP and business systems.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and documentation requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain operations.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Time management

Analytical mindset

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP

Inventory management systems

Purchasing systems

Job description

IASA Group, LLC is a growing aerospace and defense supplier specializing in seals, gaskets, O-rings, engineered materials, and custom kitting solutions that support critical military and aerospace applications. We work with leading manufacturers and defense organizations to provide high-quality components, engineering support, and supply chain solutions that keep mission-critical equipment operating worldwide.

Our team is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and focused on delivering exceptional service to our customers. We are looking for a motivated Procurement Specialist to help strengthen our supplier network and support our continued growth.

Position Summary

About IASA Group

IASA Group, LLC is a growing aerospace and defense supplier specializing in seals, gaskets, O-rings, engineered materials, and custom kitting solutions that support critical military and aerospace applications. We work with leading manufacturers and defense organizations to provide high-quality components, engineering support, and supply chain solutions that keep mission-critical equipment operating worldwide.

Our team is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and focused on delivering exceptional service to our customers. We are looking for a motivated Procurement Specialist to help strengthen our supplier network and support our continued growth.

Position Summary

IASA Group is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is a full-time, on-site position responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating purchases, and ensuring timely delivery of products to support customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working directly with manufacturers and suppliers to secure pricing, lead times, and technical information. Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or industrial procurement is preferred but not required.

Key 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 commercial terms.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery metrics, and quality compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and distributors.
• Review supplier quotations and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, and inventory teams to support customer requirements.
• Track open orders and proactively resolve delays, shortages, or quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate procurement records within ERP and business systems.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and documentation requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain operations.

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or industrial industry experience preferred.

Skills & Experience

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Understanding of part numbers, traceability documentation, and other part record information
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturer documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently.

Why Join IASA Group?

• Work in the growing aerospace and defense industry.
• Opportunity to develop strategic supplier relationships with leading manufacturers.
• Gain exposure to military, aerospace, and industrial supply chains.
• Join a collaborative, fast-growing company where individual contributions make a visible impact.
• Career growth opportunities as the company continues to expand.