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A career at STS Aerospace allows you to take ownership of challenges, think creatively and be a part of our exciting growth journey.\nSTS 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.\n Essential Duties and Responsibilities\nManage all aspects of the requisitions and purchasing process for assigned commodities (MRO, OSP, rubber, work transfers, etc.).\nSolicit and evaluate supplier quotations; ensure at least three qualified quotes are obtained when required and justify purchasing decisions.\nPrepare, review, and issue purchase orders (POs); ensure technical, quality, and commercial requirements are flowed down to suppliers.\nExecute quoting, PO placement, and associated documentation including VIRs (Vendor Information Requests).\nSupport team with quoting packages and update Package POs accordingly.\nMonitor, manage, and resolve purchase order shortages, discrepancies, and exception reports.\nLead invoice discrepancy resolution, including root cause analysis and coordination with suppliers, finance, and requestors.\nManage MRO purchasing activities, including ensuring adequate inventory levels of consumables, MSC cabinets, and tool crib supplies.\nNegotiate pricing, delivery, terms, and conditions to achieve best overall value in line with company targets.\nSupport work transfers by coordinating purchase orders, documentation, and supplier readiness.\nMaintain accurate electronic records for requisitions, quotes, POs, amendments, and supporting files per company policy.\nTrack and report supplier performance metrics as related to assigned commodities.\nCommunicate proactively with requestors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on order status, risks, and changes.\nParticipate in supplier reviews, audits, and cross-functional meetings as required.\nOther duties may be assigned.\n Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations\nBachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university required; Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.\nThree to five years of professional buying experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred).\nEquivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.\n All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nWe 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.\nAt no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. 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