Buyer On-site

Ducommun Incorporated; Huntsville (AR); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ducommun Incorporated in Huntsville, AR is seeking a Buyer to join the supply chain management team on-site. You will manage suppliers for assigned programs, negotiate costs, and ensure on-time delivery while meeting budget goals.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, MRP/ERP experience, and strong communication. You will collaborate with planners, engineers, and operations to drive cost reductions and supplier performance while maintaining data accuracy in the ERP system.

Qualificações

• Minimum 1–3 years of professional purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and flow charts.
• MRP/ERP experience required.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage suppliers from selection through RFQ/RFP to negotiate costs and delivery.
• Lead supplier performance, kickoff, changes, and updates to meet expectations.
• Own procurement to meet costs, delivery and quality; coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Use ERP/MRP to identify material risks and mitigate with suppliers.
• Conduct quarterly supplier scorecards and improvement plans.
• Drive solutions for flawless operations and customer service.
• Review MRP exceptions, PO status, and order actions daily.
• Identify alternate sources for obsolete parts and reduce supplier base.
• Maintain purchasing data accuracy in the ERP system.
• Adhere to company policies and handle hazardous waste properly.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Conhecimentos

Supply chain management

Engineering drawings

MRP/ERP

MS Office

Communication skills

On-site work

Formação académica

H.S. Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Ferramentas

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Internet navigation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Buyer

Key member of the supply chain management team in the

This position is available for on-site work only.

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.

Buyer

Key member of the supply chain management team in the Huntsville, AR Performance Center. Responsible for managing and leading suppliers for the program assigned (BOM Management) and/or commodity/vendors assigned. Responsible and accountable for BOM costs/supplier cost reduction to meet and exceed budgeted cost, responsible/accountable for supplier performance and performance improvements in terms of inventory, on time delivery, flawless quality and delivery flexibility of lead time reduction to meet Performance Center AOP, profits and working capital. Comply with procurement policy and data accuracy in the ERP system.

This position is available for on-site work only.

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.

Job Summary

• Manage/lead suppliers from aligned supplier selection, RFQ/RFP to negotiate the best cost, delivery schedule, VOI/inventory management, lead time to meet program and project expectations.
• Manage and lead suppliers performance in execution PO kick off, PO change management, and PO update to meet operation and customer expectations.
• Own procurement of products within assigned commodity areas or program to meet costs, delivery and quality requirements. Diligently work with internal across functional teams - planner, program management, operation, quality and engineer to manage and hold supplier accountable to the highest standard to meet and exceed company/performance center AOP.
• Use site ERP/MRP process and work with internal teams to proactively identify material management risks and take actions in managing suppliers for risk mitigation to drive needed results in terms of operation and customer service.
• Manage and lead supplier performance improvement - hold quarterly scorecard review and create action improvement plan.
• Results oriented to drive action to provide solutions towards flawless operation and customer service.
• Review daily MRP exception message, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate action.
• Identify alternate solutions for obsolete components and work with engineering for approval. Develop new, better, or alternate sources of supply to reduce the supplier base, drive supply base improvements.
• Maintain purchasing data accuracy and updates in computer system.
• Adhere and comply to company policies.
• Responsible for proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in work area.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Strong experience in supply chain/supply base management
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and flow charts required
• MRP/ERP professional experience required
• Computer experience in Outlook, Word, Excel PowerPoint and navigating the internet required
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills needed
• Must be able to work on-site in Huntsville, AR

Required Experience And Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or other relevant field
• Minimum 1 - 3 years of professional purchasing or relevant supply chain working experience in a manufacturing environment.

ITAR/EAR Compliance

This position requires access to export-controlled information and/or hardware, and candidates must be U.S. Persons that comply with all U.S. Export control laws and regulation. As such, U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or the ability to meet ITAR and EAR requirements is required.

This is a generic job posting for a Buyer Depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

403 LaBarge Avenue

Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740

United States