Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Position Summary

The Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager has full responsibility for managing the direction and daily activities of the Commercial Flight Control Division’s procurement of raw materials, parts, components and operating supplies required for production of commercial aerospace products.  Responsible for developing and executing strategies for identifying new and second source suppliers, partnering to qualify new suppliers, managing work transfer from one supplier to another.  Also is responsible for leading Best Cost Region strategy.  Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprises systems throughout the procurement process.

This role has multiple direct reports including a purchasing manager, materials manager. Position will directly report to the Division Supply Chain Director and will interact with all levels of Division management, including operational, engineering, quality control, spaneting and finance. Key supplier and key customer contact required

Responsibilities

• Plans and direct the activities of the Divisions purchases of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services. Identifies raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules and engineering quality requirements. Determines the most cost efficient and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process.
• 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.
• Interviews, selects and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the companys position. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develops standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs.
• Develops and benchspans best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
• Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred. Aerospace background preferred.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adopt to practical application.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing route sheets and to understand and perform cost estimating. 
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination