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Parker Hannifin · 13 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Buyer- Defense Systems Division

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$83K/yr - $139K/yr

3+ years exp

Parker Hannifin is a leader in aerospace technologies and innovative solutions for sustainable flight. The Sourcing Specialist will support strategic sourcing projects, negotiate long-term agreements, and collaborate with engineering teams to identify sourcing opportunities and improve procurement processes.

HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Solicits and evaluates proposals/quotations, provides cost analysis, price justification, and risk assessments of suppliers at time of proposal

Competes bid proposals and executes long term agreements for premier programs and/or customer with approval from the Sourcing & Commodity Manager

Works closely with the pricing team to submit proposal quotes in a timely matter to the customer

Provides target pricing for the tactical procurement team post contract award

Assembles pre-awards documentation for anticipated contracts and purchases

Communicates any quote exception or any significant changes to the supplier’s status as to financial stability, delivery/quality performance and pricing of parts

Assists Engineering in sourcing of parts and selecting suppliers to participate in development activities based on quality, lead time, cost effectiveness and producibility

Negotiates long-term contract agreements with key suppliers to obtain effective prices, terms, products, and services to support PPI, inventory reduction and WADPO

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the sourcing manager

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementBid EvaluationsNegotiation SkillsFAR RequirementsCost AnalysisOrganizational SkillsEngineering DrawingsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or relevant discipline

Minimum of 3 to 5 years' of applicable experience in bid evaluations and negotiating long-term agreements

The Purchasing department is a fast-paced environment and requires a high level of organizational skills, efficient use of time, the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects and continually meet deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, management, customers and other stakeholders in the organization

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Possess strong negotiation skills and experience in executing long-term agreements in support of supplier stock and reduced PPI

Experienced in sourcing products on the internet by using COTS part numbers, material specifications and/or descriptions provided by Engineering or Program manager

As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds

Must be able to travel to resolve suppliers' issues, if applicable

Preferred

Experience with FAR requirements preferred

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, preferred

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.