Buyer

Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for the
purchase of diversified items on a competitive basis by request of internal users within buying authority. They will manage activities in such a
manner to procure items at the optimal price and delivery schedule while
maintaining lowest possible inventory levels. Key responsibilities include establishing and maintaining vendor
relations, analyzing and reconciling problems pertaining to procurement and
accounting, negotiating price and terms and conditions, while establishing delivery
schedules. They will also support program management, production, inventory control, and other
site functional areas in all aspects of procurement activity.

Who are we?

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.

Our facility in Coxsackie, NY manufactures large, complex contoured structural components and assemblies for aerospace and military applications. Our integrated processes include stretch-forming, thermal-forming, chemical processing, precision fabrication, machining, finishing processes, and integration of components into subassemblies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyzes existing and expected demand to accurately forecast, place orders, and administer purchase orders to ensure quality components are delivered on time and in accordance with the requirements shown in ERP/MRP, aligning with S&OP process and standard work.
• Selects appropriate approved suppliers for purchased goods or services including negotiating of price, lead times, and expediting action as necessary.
• Communicates 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.
• Reviews Purchase Requisitions queue, manages critical releases or aged requisitions, and takes appropriate action.
• Evaluates suppliers on a periodic basis on scorecard metrics and KPIs and manages underperforming vendors for corrective action and improvement plan.
• Confirms management are ensuring suppliers are communicating according to standard processes and providing all required documentation upon shipping.
• Works closely with Warehouse Shipping and Receiving to ensure smooth flow and handling of parts.
• Reconciles supplier receipts and invoices with purchase orders data.
• Ensures ITAR compliance and control through secured and coded correspondence and on all designated / approved communication portals.
• Validates data and systems for accuracy and other procurement support functions.
• Updates internal reports in support of key metrics.
• Uses internal operation system tools to achieve improvement objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

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

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• Black Belt certification
• Auditing certification

Pay Range: $52,307-80,000/year

Base Compensation: USD 52,307.00 – 80,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

171 Stacey Road
Coxsackie, New York, 12051
United States