Buyer (MRO)

Smiths Group; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking a Buyer (MRO) to coordinate procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, tools, and supplies. You will review requisitions and MRPs, confer with vendors on price, availability, and delivery, and ensure supplier qualification for PO placement in line with quality requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of professional buying experience in manufacturing, with a focus on cost optimization and timely order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of professional buying experience in a manufacturing setting or equivalent.
• Experience with procurement processes, supplier qualification, and purchase order lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze requirements, solicit proposals, and negotiate cost and delivery terms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of materials, parts, equipment, tools, and supplies from requisition to delivery.
• Analyze commodity requirements, preferred suppliers, and timing needs.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier proposals and capabilities against requirements.
• Negotiate lowest possible cost balanced with quality and schedule.
• Ensure on-time delivery, accurate records, and conformance to regulations.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

MRP

Cost negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ready to make your next move? A career at STS Aerospace allows you to take ownership of challenges, think creatively and be a part of our exciting growth journey.

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Buyer (MRO)to join the team. This position is responsible for coordinating the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, tools, and supplies for the organization. Buyers are also responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions and material requirement plans (MRP) and conferring with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Ensures supplier qualifies for purchase order placement per quality requirements as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.
• Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
• Manages inventory liabilities.
• Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and three-five years of professional buying experience in a manufacturing setting and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.