• Associate Buyer

    Ducommun (Joplin, MO)


    Associate Buyer

     

    The associate buyer will s upport 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.

    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 ExcelStrong 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