Buyer On-site

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

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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, AR, 72740 United States Buyer On-site 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 403 Labarge Avenue, Huntsville, AR 72740 Ducommun Inc. 369 reviews 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, AR, 72740 United States