Parker Hannifin
Position Summary
The Planner/Buyer is responsible for commodities or assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories, and concepts. The Planner/Buyer ensures timely acquisitions of product or service from known sources of supply. Additionally, the Planner/Buyer may resolve issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness, on‑time delivery, or supplier payment, all within a closely supervised environment.
Responsibilities
Identify and recommend suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability.
Conduct supplier site visits and evaluate them for production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team.
Purchase parts, equipment, and materials by preparing requests for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issue purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintain accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
Evaluate bids for standard and non‑standard items. Select suppliers for lower‑cost items or items of limited scope and complexity and negotiate price, delivery, quality, and service. Develop alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance. Advise appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.
Resolve shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitate the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
Negotiate and settle damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over‑shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes with suppliers.
Provide parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests.
Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and provide suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
Comply with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensure adherence to requirements and advise management on needed actions.
Comply with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.
Qualifications
4‑year college degree in Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline.
Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
Closing Statement The essential functions have been provided as an example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff**ive 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.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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Responsibilities
Identify and recommend suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability.
Conduct supplier site visits and evaluate them for production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team.
Purchase parts, equipment, and materials by preparing requests for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issue purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintain accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
Evaluate bids for standard and non‑standard items. Select suppliers for lower‑cost items or items of limited scope and complexity and negotiate price, delivery, quality, and service. Develop alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance. Advise appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.
Resolve shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitate the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
Negotiate and settle damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over‑shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes with suppliers.
Provide parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests.
Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and provide suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
Comply with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensure adherence to requirements and advise management on needed actions.
Comply with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.
Qualifications
4‑year college degree in Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline.
Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
Closing Statement The essential functions have been provided as an example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff**ive 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.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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