O&R Buyer (SS)

Smithsgroup2; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsgroup2 in New Hampshire is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage requisitions and purchasing for assigned commodities in a manufacturing environment, with aerospace exposure preferred.

You will negotiate with suppliers, issue POs, track order status, resolve invoice discrepancies, and maintain accurate records while coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional buying experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions and purchasing process for assigned commodities.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders (POs); ensure 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 PO shortages, discrepancies, and exception reports.
• Lead invoice discrepancy resolution, including root cause analysis and coordination with suppliers, finance, and requestors.
• Manage MRO purchasing activities, including ensuring adequate inventory levels of consumables, MSC cabinets, and tool crib supplies.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, terms, and conditions to achieve best overall value.
• Support work transfers by coordinating purchase orders, documentation, and supplier readiness.
• Maintain accurate electronic records for requisitions, quotes, POs, amendments, and supporting files per company policy.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics as related to assigned commodities.
• Communicate proactively with requestors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on order status, risks, and changes.
• Participate in supplier reviews, audits, and cross-functional meetings as required.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement

Purchase orders

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

3-5 years of buying experience in manufacturing (aerospace preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Essential Duties and 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.
• Lead invoice discrepancy resolution, including root cause analysis and coordination with suppliers, finance, and requestors.
• Manage MRO purchasing activities, including ensuring adequate inventory levels of consumables, MSC cabinets, and tool crib supplies.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, terms, and conditions to achieve best overall value in line with company targets.
• Support work transfers by coordinating purchase orders, documentation, and supplier readiness.
• Maintain accurate electronic records for requisitions, quotes, POs, amendments, and supporting files per company policy.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics as related to assigned commodities.
• Communicate proactively with requestors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on order status, risks, and changes.
• Participate in supplier reviews, audits, and cross-functional meetings as required.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.