Buyer Key member of the supply chain management team in the Huntsville, AR Performance Center. Responsible for managing and leading suppliers for the program assigned (BOM Management) and/or commodity/vendors assigned. Responsible and accountable for BOM costs/supplier cost reduction to meet and exceed budgeted cost, responsible/accountable for supplier performance and performance improvements in terms of inventory, on time delivery, flawless quality and delivery flexibility of lead time reduction to meet Performance Center AOP, profits and working capital. Comply with procurement policy and data accuracy in the ERP system. This position is available for on-site work only. 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 Manage/lead suppliers from aligned supplier selection, RFQ/RFP to negotiate the best cost, delivery schedule, VOI/inventory management, lead time to meet program and project expectations. Manage and lead suppliers performance in execution PO kick off, PO change management, and PO update to meet operation and customer expectations. Own procurement of products within assigned commodity areas or program to meet costs, delivery and quality requirements. Diligently work with internal across functional teams - planner, program management, operation, quality and engineer to manage and hold supplier accountable to the highest standard to meet and exceed company/performance center AOP. Use site ERP/MRP process and work with internal teams to proactively identify material management risks and take actions in managing suppliers for risk mitigation to drive needed results in terms of operation and customer service. Manage and lead supplier performance improvement - hold quarterly scorecard review and create action improvement plan. Results oriented to drive action to provide solutions towards flawless operation and customer service. Review daily MRP exception message, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate action. Identify alternate solutions for obsolete components and work with engineering for approval. Develop new, better, or alternate sources of supply to reduce the supplier base, drive supply base improvements. Maintain purchasing data accuracy and updates in computer system. Adhere and comply to company policies. Responsible for proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in work area. Perform other assignments as required.