Commodity Buyer

Ducommun, Inc.; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Parsons, Kansas, seeks a Commodity Buyer to collaborate with the supply chain, production planning, engineering, and quality teams to secure timely delivery of MRO and indirect materials. The role emphasizes cost reduction, vendor performance, and adherence to purchasing policies.

The buyer will place orders, negotiate with suppliers, manage agreements, and drive continuous improvement while upholding company standards and governance across operations.

Qualifications

• Requires college-level education in a relevant field and 2–3 years of supply chain/operations experience.
• Supervisory experience is a plus and motivation to advance in supply chain management.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions; track and expedite orders to meet demand.
• Lead vendor negotiations; manage cost recovery and RCCA closure; monitor delivery and price performance.
• Manage commodity agreements via PO; launch initiatives to streamline supply chain and reduce costs.
• Address invoice discrepancies promptly and resolve issues related to invoices on hold; monitor system alerts.
• Execute supply chain plans to achieve quality, delivery, cost reductions, and cash-flow goals.
• Adhere to process controls, policies, and company procedures across the supply chain.

Skills

Team-building

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal

Writing

Education

Associate college degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Commodity Buyer

The Supply Chain Commodity Buyer works with the supply chain/material manager and other departments to include operations, production planning, engineering, and quality. To ensure timely delivery and quality of MRO/Indirect materials, engineering items, and outside processing components. The role aims to maximize savings, support business goals, and enforce purchasing policies, compliance, and accuracy. This position reports to the supply chain manager/material manager at the performance center.

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 Parsons, Ks manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. Travelers around the world count on our employees for their commitment to quality.

Job Summary

• Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions per Level of Authority; track and expedite orders within lead times to meet sales and operational demand. Support supply chain strategies, lead vendor negotiations and transitions, ensure pricing and contract compliance, expedite critical orders, and reject non-compliant requisitions.
• Lead vendor enhancements in quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and lead time. Manage cost recovery from COPQ with vendors, ensure RCCA closure, and monitor progress.
• Manage commodity agreements via PO. Launch projects and innovative ideas to streamline supply chain, reduce total acquisition costs, shorten lead times, and minimize inventory.
• Address invoice discrepancies promptly and ensure timely resolution of all issues related to invoices on hold. Monitor purchasing system alerts, such as; order modifications, cancellations, expedited requests, and delays.
• Execute supply chain AOP to achieve and exceed quality, delivery, cost reduction, VOI, payment term extension, vendor consolidation to meet and exceed all business goals in terms of sales, profits and cash flow.
• Adhere to process controls, standard tasks, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Communicate effective business practices and benchmarking strategies to the supply chain management team.
• Implementing lean enterprise systems in supply chain management.
• Actively uphold and exemplify the organization's core values.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven team-building skills and strong results orientation.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and writing abilities.
• ERP system proficiency.

Required Experience and Education

• Associated college degree and bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in supply chain, production planning, operations, or quality; supervisory experience a plus.
• Motivated to learn and advance in supply chain and operations management, with an interest in higher education.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

3333 Main Street
Parsons, Kansas, 67357
United States