# Job Position
**Position:** Lead Materials Manager

**Company:** The Ekeo Group

**Location:** Fort Wayne, IN

**Work Type:** Full-time

**Experience Level:** Mid-Senior level

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## Job Description

Ekeo Group is looking for a Lead Material Manager for a full time opportunity with an Aerospace & Defense client of ours.
As a Lead Material Manager, you're responsible for leading, managing, and guiding all Supply Chain activities from proposal stage through Program award and execution for micro through large complex programs from development through long-term production for all purchased material items including influencing design for supply chain success, requisition through purchase order placement, prioritization, material status, receipt, inventory, and customer disposition. Support procurement efforts to maximize cost effectiveness within the schedule requirements of each assigned contract. Determine supply chain risks, establish mitigation plans, and execute on the defined plans. R