Buyer

Buyer

This role is responsible for forecasting, planning and issuing purchase orders to approved suppliers for the operating center or SBU (Strategic Business Unit). This role requires a strong understanding of procurement processes and commodities, as well as time management skills, negotiating skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Job Summary

• Analyzes existing and expected demand to accurately forecast, place orders and administers purchase orders to ensure quality components are delivered on time in accordance with the requirements shown in ERP/MRP, aligning with S&OP process and standard work.
• Selection of appropriate approved supplier for purchased goods or services including negotiation of price, lead time and expedited action as necessary.
• Communication with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of purchased goods and services and resolution of discrepancies in delivery and/or quality.
• Updates PO delivery date to maintain accurate data.
• Review Purchase Requisitions queue, manage critical releases/aged requisitions and take appropriate action.
• Evaluate suppliers on periodic basis on scorecard metrics and KPIs and manage underperforming vendors for corrective action and improvement plan.
• PO confirmation management ensuring suppliers are communicating according to standard processes and providing all required documentation upon shipping.
• Work closely with Warehouse Shipping and Receiving to ensure smooth flow and handling of parts.
• Reconciliation of supplier receipts and invoices with purchase orders data.
• Ensure ITAR compliance and control through secured and coded correspondence and designated / approved communication portals.
• Validation of data and systems for accuracy and other procurement support functions.
• Update internal reports in support of key metrics.
• Use of operation system tools- 5S, Kaizen, RCCA, Gemba activities, etc. to achieve improvement objectives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Team player with ability to communicate professionally at all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer focus - internal and external.
• Decisive, assertive, highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Dynamic, flexible to pick-up ever-changing priorities and targets.
• Highly motivated and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge/experience in procurement and material scheduling activities.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Business, Supply Chain, or other related degree.
• 2 + years of experience in procurement field, preferably for aerospace contracts and under FAA, FAR, DPAP or other government regulations.
• Aerospace or Electronic Component manufacturing experience desired.
• Working experience with QS/ISO, ERP, or MRP environment and culture.
• Knowledge of engineering, production and process techniques such as lean and continuous improvement.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel, Power Point, and Systems Database/Query Capability.

• Black Belt certification
• Auditing certification

Base Compensation: USD 52,307.00 - 72,184.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

171 Stacey Road
Coxsackie, New York, 12051
United States