Purchasing Manager

Ready to make your next move? A career at STS Aerospace allows you to take ownership of challenges, think creatively and be part of our exciting growth journey.

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is searching for a Purchasing Manager to join the team. This position develops and sources new suppliers, negotiates prices and contracts, and develops supplier transition plans. Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies in an organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Supports Operations by ensuring adequate materials delivery, as well as schedule/demand and pricing communication.
• Identifies and manages key supplier selection activities.
• In conjunction with the Director of Quality develops appropriate supplier performance measurements, facilitates consistent measurement, and manages goals.
• Develops, leads, and supports cost reduction initiatives.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports.
• Develops a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
• Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develops and installs clerical and office procedures and practices, and studies work flow, sequence of operations, and office arrangement to determine expediency of installing new or improved office machines.
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
• Consistently, regularly and dependably at work and on time.

Education and/or Experience - College or University degree preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills - Individual should have knowledge of ERP manufacturing software and be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Access and Excel.

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.