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Parker Hannifin · 1 day ago

Sourcing Specialist

Metamora, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. The Sourcing Specialist will support sourcing projects and manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement standards.

HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability, prepares statements of work for items proposed for procurement

May assist with supplier negotiations on new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders

Develops potential bidders lists and formal requests for quotation or proposal

Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria

Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers

Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Determines and implements corrective actions to resolve impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery

Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems. Develops, coordinates, and implements improvement initiatives with key suppliers

Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analysis. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials

Qualification

Purchasing Management CertificateSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsContinuous Improvement TechniquesBusiness Application SoftwareAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

5+ years of increasingly responsible related experience

Thorough knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts

Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies

Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques

Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g. electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems)

Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top management

Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field

Preferred

Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired

Benefits

Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.

Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.

Career development and tuition reimbursement.

Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.