Buyer - OSP

Smiths Group • Laconia, NH • 1d ago

Company 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 -OSP to join the team. Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, this position is 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 and with reasonable accommodation when necessary.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the requisitions and purchasing process for assigned commodities (MRO, OSP, rubber, work transfers, etc.).

Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations; ensure at least three qualified quotes are obtained when required and justify purchasing decisions.

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 including VIRs (Vendor Information Requests).

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.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

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.

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