O&R Buyer (SS)

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

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking an O&R Buyer (SS) to manage requisitions, quotations and purchase orders for MRO, OSP, and materials, ensuring quality, on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of buying experience in manufacturing (aerospace preferred), with strong supplier communication, negotiation and records maintenance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions and purchasing process for assigned commodities (MRO, OSP, material, work transfers).
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders ensuring flow-down of requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms to achieve best value.
• Track supplier performance metrics and resolve PO issues.
• Maintain accurate records per policy.
• Support work transfers with POs and supplier readiness.
• Communicate order status and risks with stakeholders.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Supplier communications

PO management

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

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 O&RBuyer (SS)to join the team. This positionis responsible for a portion of purchasing goods, services, and outside processing (OSP) necessary to support production, maintenance, and operations. The Buyer manages purchase requisitions, quotations, and purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, and cost effectiveness. Responsibilities include managing supplier communications, resolving invoice and order discrepancies, supporting quoting packages, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and customer requirements. The Buyer works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure business needs are met and risks are proactively managed. 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

• 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.

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