Senior Aerospace Commodity Buyer: Strategy & Negotiation

Ducommun, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Buyer who will focus on Commodity Management and work closely with the Corporate Commodity Management team and Supply Chain groups at Ducommun Performance Centers.

The role involves negotiating and maintaining supplier agreements, guiding procurement strategies, and ensuring regulatory and information security compliance. Ideal candidates have a BS/related degree and 5 years in strategic sourcing, plus aerospace experience or related manufacturing exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or related field.
• Aerospace or Electronic Component manufacturing experience desired.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement and Aerospace regulations.
• Previous experience in high-mix and low volume manufacturing business.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage existing supply agreements with key suppliers, assist in negotiating price, quality, and delivery expectations on short‑term and longer‑term agreements.
• Manage direct engagement with suppliers and internal teams to drive implementation of the supply strategy.
• Support escalated supplier issues regarding delivery, quality and cost with performance center teams.
• Lead supplier development with commodity strategy and document packages such as NDA and Terms and Conditions.
• Manage sourcing through detailed analysis, evaluation, negotiation and award with guidance from commodity manager.
• Create and benchmark commodity procurement data and market information to drive improvement.
• Protect and manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) according to policy.
• Support visitors and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information and assets.
• Handle hazardous waste appropriately in the work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication & negotiation skills

Independent with collaborative mindset

Analytical cost/market data evaluation

Lean and continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

MS Word

Systems Database/Query Capability

Job description

Ducommun, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Buyer who will focus on Commodity Management and work closely with the Corporate Commodity Management team and Supply Chain groups at Ducommun Performance Centers.

The role involves negotiating and maintaining supplier agreements, guiding procurement strategies, and ensuring regulatory and information security compliance. Ideal candidates have a BS/related degree and 5 years in strategic sourcing, plus aerospace experience or related manufacturing exposure.