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Parker Hannifin

Sourcing Manager

Parker Hannifin, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States, 28086

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Position Overview Position manages the daily activities of the procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production of the Division’s products. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprise systems throughout the procurement process.

Responsibilities

Manages the activities of the Division’s 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 company’s 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 benchmarks best practices among the Division’s suppliers and maintains 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

Minimum of 5-7 years purchasing/managerial experience.

4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.

Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.

Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adapt to practical application.

Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand the 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.

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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

“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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Job Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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