Aerospace O&R Buyer — Strategic Purchasing Lead

Smiths Group; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking an O&R Buyer (SS) to manage purchasing for materials and external processing supporting production and operations. You will handle requisitions, quotations, and POs, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and cost targets while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing purchasing experience, preferably in aerospace, with strong supplier communications and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university required; Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of professional buying experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the requisitions and purchasing process for assigned commodities (MRO, OSP, material, work transfers, etc.).
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders (POs); ensure technical, quality, and commercial requirements are flowed down to suppliers.
• Execute quoting, PO placement, and associated documentation.
• Support team with quoting packages and update Package POs accordingly.
• Monitor, manage, and resolve purchase order shortages, discrepancies, and exception reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university

Job description

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking an O&R Buyer (SS) to manage purchasing for materials and external processing supporting production and operations. You will handle requisitions, quotations, and POs, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and cost targets while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing purchasing experience, preferably in aerospace, with strong supplier communications and problem-solving skills.