Procurement and Planning Manager

Smiths Group•Laconia, NH

About The Position

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 Procurement and Planning Manager to join the team. This position is responsible for leading and integrating purchasing, material planning, and production scheduling functions to ensure alignment with business goals, customer demand, and operational capacity. This role oversees procurement activities, supplier performance, and master production scheduling (MPS), while driving inventory optimization, delivery performance, and cost efficiency. The position manages cross-functional teams and collaborates closely with operations, finance, and supply chain stakeholders to ensure seamless flow of materials from sourcing through production and delivery. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all purchasing activities including sourcing, negotiation, and supplier selection
Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, reliability, and technical capability
Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers and subcontractors
Manage supplier performance, including issue resolution, non-conformance, and corrective actions
Establish and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and bidding guidelines
Ensure timely procurement of materials and services to support production and business needs
Develop and monitor procurement reporting systems and KPIs
Lead development and execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Ensure MPS aligns with forecasts, backlog, material availability, capacity, and business objectives.
Translate MPS into material requirements and capacity plans.
Collaborate with operations and value stream teams on rough-cut capacity planning.
Monitor and adjust plans based on demand changes, constraints, and supplier performance.
Drive delivery assurance and on-time customer performance.
Oversee inventory levels, turns, and obsolescence mitigation strategies.
Align procurement and planning strategies to optimize inventory while supporting production.
Monitor material availability and mitigate shortages or excess.
Partner with operations, finance, and commercial teams to align supply chain strategies.
Participate in customer delivery and operations review meetings.
Communicate risks, constraints, and recovery plans to leadership.
Develop staffing and resource plans to meet future demand.
Lead, develop, and manage purchasing and planning teams.
Hire, train, and mentor team members.
Assign responsibilities and monitor team performance.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Drive process improvements across procurement and planning functions.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the buying function.
Directly supervises 10-20 non-supervisory employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problem.