Ducommun, Inc.
Associate Buyer
The associate buyer will 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 assisting 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
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
Set up New Suppliers, 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
Required Skills and Qualifications
MRP exposure preferred
Basic level of computer skills: e‑mail, Word, and Excel; strong communications and interpersonal skills needed
Abilities listed in the General Requirements of Team Members
Required Experience and Education
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum one year relevant purchasing experience required in a manufacturing environment
Licenses, Certifications, etc.
See training matrix for facility‑specific training
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
1505 Maiden Lane Joplin, Missouri, 64801 United States
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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 assisting 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
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
Set up New Suppliers, 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
Required Skills and Qualifications
MRP exposure preferred
Basic level of computer skills: e‑mail, Word, and Excel; strong communications and interpersonal skills needed
Abilities listed in the General Requirements of Team Members
Required Experience and Education
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum one year relevant purchasing experience required in a manufacturing environment
Licenses, Certifications, etc.
See training matrix for facility‑specific training
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
1505 Maiden Lane Joplin, Missouri, 64801 United States
#J-18808-Ljbffr