O&R Buyer (SS)

Smiths Group•Laconia, NH

About The Position

STS Aerospace in Laconia, New Hampshire, is seeking an O&R Buyer to purchase goods, services, and outside processing needed to support production, maintenance, and operations. The Buyer manages requisitions, supplier quotations, and purchase orders to support timely delivery, quality compliance, cost effectiveness, and adherence to internal controls and customer requirements. The position works with suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet business needs and proactively manage risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Three to five years of professional buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Buying experience in the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

Manage requisitions and purchasing for assigned commodities, including MRO, outside processing, materials, and work transfers.
Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations.
Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders, ensuring technical, quality, and commercial requirements are communicated to suppliers.
Execute quoting, purchase order placement, and related documentation.
Support quoting packages and update package purchase orders.
Monitor 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 and help maintain adequate inventory of consumables, MSC cabinets, and tool crib supplies.
Negotiate pricing, delivery, terms, and conditions to achieve value in line with company targets.
Support work transfers by coordinating purchase orders, documentation, and supplier readiness.
Maintain accurate electronic records for requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, amendments, and supporting files in accordance with company policy.
Track and report supplier performance metrics for assigned commodities.
Communicate order status, risks, and changes to requestors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Participate in supplier reviews, audits, and cross-functional meetings as required.
Attend work consistently, regularly, predictably, and on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.