Buyer in Huntsville, AR at Ducommun

Job Description

Buyer

 Responsible for the purchase of diversified items (supplies, materials, services, subcontracting) on a competitive basis by request of internal users within buying authority per policy. Establish good vendor relations, analyze and reconcile problems pertaining to procurement and accounting, negotiate price, terms and conditions, establish delivery schedules, coordinate pickups if necessary. Review and maintain all documentation related to requisitions, quotations and purchases.

 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.

Why Ducommun?

• •   Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces• Clean and climate controlled working environment 
• Opportunity for career growth 
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement 

        Job Summary

•        Negotiate best value with suppliers

•     Perform materials quotation for prices and delivery

•     Own procurement of products within assigned commodity areas or program buys in a timely and cost effective manner

•     Identify and reduce long lead times in the system by utilizing material strategies with suppliers

•    Review daily MRP exception message, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate  action

•     Must know when/where to buy goods and services

•     Resolve material price variances

•     Identify alternate solutions for obsolete components and work with engineering for approval

•     Develop new/better/alternate sources of supply to reduce the supplier base

•     Maintain purchasing data in computer system so that it is always current

•      Resolve problems that occur periodically with suppliers

•     Maintain appropriate lead times, minimums and multiples; vendor information for all assigned parts in the      system

•     Adhere to Employee Expectations Policy

•     Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

•     Perform other assignments as required                                

Required Skills and Qualifications

•     Understanding of engineering drawings and flow charts required

•     MRP exposure required

•     Intermediate level of computer skills in e-mail, internet, Word, and Excel

•     Strong communications and interpersonal skills needed

•     Experience dealing with suppliers including quoting, order processing and tracking delivery and quality performance

Required Experience and Education

•     Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain and/or specialized training / education and/or minimum 10 years relevant experience.

•     Minimum three years relevant purchasing experience required in a manufacturing environment

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