Associate Buyer

Ducommun Inc

  • Huntsville, AR
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHuntsville, AR

    Description

    Associate Buyer

    Support the purchasing functions by placing purchase orders from requisitions, maintaining data integrity in the business system, communicating delivery information and organizing files for all purchasing documents.

    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 certain tuition reimbursement.

    Job Summary

    • Support the purchasing functions by placing purchase orders from requisitions, maintaining data integrity in the business system, communicating delivery information and organizing files for all purchasing documents.
    • Place purchase orders for MRO items and low dollar items as directed by buyer
    • Expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of products to support manufacturing
    • Perform materials quotation for prices and delivery
    • Review material price variances and provide feedback for resolution
    • Perform data entry and maintain purchasing data in computer system.
    • Update lead times, minimums and multiples, and vendor information for all parts in the system
    • Maintain files on all purchase orders, purchase order agreements, supplier surveys, and add new supplier forms
    • Follow up on unquoted components during the quote phase
    • Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
    • Perform other assignments as required

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