Parker Hannifin · 1 day ago
Purchasing Specialist - Aerospace
Ogden, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expParker Hannifin is a leader in aerospace technologies and solutions, focused on enabling reliable and sustainable flight. The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for obtaining quality products and services through effective supplier management, negotiation, and procurement processes.
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. 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. May support or lead supplier certification surveys as part of a technical and/or quality team
Evaluates proposals from potential suppliers. Selects suppliers for a variety of highly complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers
Negotiates final terms and conditions of purchase, awards and administers the procurement contract to conclusion. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned area. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. May include orders with international suppliers and/or subcontractors involving import/export trade
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. Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates inspections, substitutions, and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel
Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers
Monitors and evaluates supplier’s ability to meet all company and government or commercial procurement requirements and ensure that the pertinent technical and quality issues receive adequate attention in order to assure compliance
Prepares complex reports and analyses by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
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 analyses. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials. May lead or be assigned to a special project team
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations
Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures
May provide leadership to others in department. Acts as prime contact on high level projects. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Trains and mentors less experienced employees
Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents Company on high-level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree required, preferably in Business Administration or related field
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of increasingly responsible related experience
Knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts
Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement
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 work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require trade-offs
Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams
Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and recommend changes to procedures
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top management
Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services
Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities
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 13 Company-Paid Holidays
Company
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin manufactures motion and control technologies, delivering precision-engineered solutions across various markets.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.13MKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2016-01-18Grant· $4.13M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Todd M. Leombruno
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
J
John Dedinsky
Corp. VP Global Supply Chain & Procurement
Recent News
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