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Parker Hannifin · 19 hours ago

Purchasing Specialist - Military Flight Controls Division - Dublin, GA

Dublin, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for obtaining the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management.

HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 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

ExcelPurchasing methods knowledgeTechnical drawing interpretationNegotiation skillsBachelor's degreePower BICertificate in Purchasing ManagementContinuous improvement techniquesProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration, or related field

Experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of increasingly responsible related experience

Proficiency in Excel required

Must be able to read & interpret technical drawings & other technical data for complex order requirements

Thorough 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 tradeoffs

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

Power BI desired

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.