Parker Hannifin Corporation
Division Chemical Sourcing Manager
Parker Hannifin Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Job Overview
The Division Chemical Sourcing Manager manages the direction and daily activities of the Division’s 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 position. The manager directly reports to the Division Supply Chain Manager and interacts with all levels of Division management, including operational, engineering, quality control, marketing, and finance.
Responsibilities
Plans and directs the Division’s purchases of chemical raw materials, supplies, equipment, or services. Identifies chemical 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, compliance with governmental procurement regulations, and group programs. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
Negotiates with suppliers in response to general performance, material requirements, or cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the company’s position. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers versus Group strategic suppliers.
Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs addressing quality, delivery, service, and price.
Develops standard/automated re‑order procedures and creates crisis management and supplier risk mitigation plans and 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 6-8 years purchasing/managerial experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business, chemical engineering, supply chain management or other related discipline.
Possess strong analytical and technical skills required to understand chemical 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 electronic processing.
Must have strong negotiating skills and contract knowledge.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.
Strong leadership and global cross‑functional experience.
Chemical experience preferred. Experience within the Automotive market also preferred.
Master’s degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
About Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
Learn more at www.parker.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on 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. U.S. citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import and export regulations. Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Drug‑Free Workplace Drug‑Free Workplace
– All applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
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Responsibilities
Plans and directs the Division’s purchases of chemical raw materials, supplies, equipment, or services. Identifies chemical 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, compliance with governmental procurement regulations, and group programs. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
Negotiates with suppliers in response to general performance, material requirements, or cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the company’s position. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers versus Group strategic suppliers.
Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs addressing quality, delivery, service, and price.
Develops standard/automated re‑order procedures and creates crisis management and supplier risk mitigation plans and 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 6-8 years purchasing/managerial experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business, chemical engineering, supply chain management or other related discipline.
Possess strong analytical and technical skills required to understand chemical 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 electronic processing.
Must have strong negotiating skills and contract knowledge.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.
Strong leadership and global cross‑functional experience.
Chemical experience preferred. Experience within the Automotive market also preferred.
Master’s degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
About Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
Learn more at www.parker.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on 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. U.S. citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import and export regulations. Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Drug‑Free Workplace Drug‑Free Workplace
– All applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
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