Procurement and Planning Manager

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 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.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• 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

Planning & Scheduling

• 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.

Inventory & Materials Management

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Leadership & Team Management

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

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.

Additional Information

Benefits

• 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.

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