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Commodity Buyer This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of commodity materials and services for operation centers/SBU across DCO. It requires strong category/commodity understanding as well as relationship‑managing, negotiating skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. 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 the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers such as Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed, Ducommun is now a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Job Summary Execute commodity strategy with the DCO Commodity Director to support each SBU and operation center with optimum quality, delivery and cost across assigned products and services. Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders, ensuring competitive pricing through negotiation of price and lead times for operation‑center specific and unique components. Procure raw materials required per BOM requirements (including aluminum, titanium, steel, hardware, etc.). Ensure ITAR compliance and control through secured and coded correspondence and designated/approved communication portals. Interface with key functions and levels of the business as required. Communicate timely flow‑down requirements and forward‑up material issues, delays, status updates, etc., to achieve successful product launches. Manage the sourcing process through detail sourcing analysis, evaluation, negotiation and award, with support and guidance from the commodity leader. Collaborate with operation supply chain and NPI buyers to assure supplier selections align with commodity strategies. Required Skills and Qualifications Experienced procurement professional with technical knowledge; preferably in the aerospace industry. Previous experience planning and ordering metals; mill direct purchasing experience is a plus. Bill of material and ERP/MRP knowledge required. Strong collaboration and facilitation skills supporting projects that cross multiple functional areas. Strong performance management and leadership skills. Enjoys problem solving and challenges. Team player with ability to communicate professionally at all levels of the organization. Excellent internal and external customer focus. Decisive, assertive, highly motivated and enthusiastic. Dynamic and flexible to pick up changing priorities and targets. Able to work in a customer‑focused and relationship‑driven environment. Ability to make data‑driven decisions with strong analytical skills. Required Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field. MBA or other master’s degree with emphasis in operations and supply chain preferred. 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or a related field. Minimum 2 years of experience with new product introductions in a manufacturing setting; aerospace or electronic component manufacturing experience desired. Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement and aerospace regulations. Minimum 3 years of working experience with QS/ISO, ERP, or MRP environment and culture. Previous experience in high‑mix and low‑volume manufacturing business. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred. Knowledge of engineering, production and process techniques such as lean and continuous development. Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and systems database/query capability. CPM, CSM or CPSM preferred; APICS certification preferred. Base Compensation: USD 30.00 – 35.00 Paid/Hourly Equal Opportunity Employer • Veterans/Disabled 268 E. Gardena Road • Gardena, California, 90248 • United States #J-18808-Ljbffr United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia