Commodity Buyer - Temp

Ducommun

Gardena, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$35 Per Hour
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronics Manufacturing, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Pricing, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Six Sigma Certification, Sourcing Strategy, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Gardena, CA
POSTED
2 days ago

The Commodity Buyer supports procurement of materials and services across operation centers and SBUs, requiring strong category expertise, relationship management, negotiation, and multitasking skills.


Responsibilities include executing commodity strategies, processing purchase requisitions and orders, negotiating pricing and lead-times, and sourcing raw materials like aluminum, titanium, and steel while ensuring ITAR compliance.


Key collaboration with cross-functional teams, managing supplier selection, and supporting new product launches are essential. The role demands a procurement professional with aerospace or electronic manufacturing experience, ERP/MRP knowledge, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.


Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years in strategic sourcing, and experience with aerospace regulations and high-mix manufacturing. Certifications such as Six Sigma or APICS are preferred. The position offers hourly pay between USD 30.00 - 35.00.

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