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Associate Buyer

Ducommun, Inc.
United States, Missouri, Joplin
1505 South Maiden Lane (Show on map)
Nov 07, 2025

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 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

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