Commodity Buyer - Temp

Commodity Buyer This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of commodity materials and services for operation centers/SBU across DCO. This will require strong category/commodity understanding as well as relationship managing skills, negotiating skills managing 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 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. Our facility in Gardena, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies. Job Summary Execute commodity strategy with DCO Commodity Director to support each SBU (Strategic Business Unit) and operation center with optimum quality, delivery and cost across assigned products and services. Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders as required ensuring competitive pricing through negotiation of price and lead-times for operation center specific and unique component. Procurement of raw materials required per BOM requirements. Raw materials may include: aluminum, titanium, steel, hardware, etc. Ensure ITAR compliance and control through secured and coded correspondence and designated / approved communication portals. Support and promote company core values of honesty, professionalism, respect, trust and teamwork and utilize the Ducommun Way methodology to achieve objectives Interface with every key functions and levels of the businesses as required. Communicate timely and 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 with commodity leader. Work diligently with operation supply chain and NPI buyers to assure supplier selections aligning with commodity strategies by commodity.