Parker Hannifin Corporation
Sourcing Specialist - Defense Systems Division
Parker Hannifin Corporation, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Job Title:
Sourcing Specialist
Job Code:
551083
Department:
Procurement
Exempt:
Exempt
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: “Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.” Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Position Summary / Essential Functions The Sourcing Specialist position supports strategic sourcing projects by deploying best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills. It also supports proposal activities with supplier bids, reviews historic pricing to evaluate quotes, performs cost and price analyses, conducts fact finding and serves as a negotiator. The Sourcing Specialist makes recommendations to the strategic sourcing manager when seeking long‑term agreements prior to customer order award and/or at the time of project release in compliance with FAR regulations. This role will support Engineering sourcing activities of new product and/or sources.
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 customers with approval from the Sourcing & Commodity Manager.
Works closely with the pricing team to submit proposal quotes in a timely manner to the customer.
Provides target pricing for the tactical procurement team post contract award.
Assembles pre‑award documentation for anticipated contracts and purchases.
Communicates any quote exception or any significant changes to the supplier’s status regarding financial stability, delivery/quality performance and pricing of parts.
Assists Engineering in sourcing 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of applicable experience in bid evaluations and negotiating long‑term agreements.
High level of organizational skills with the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Effective communication skills with suppliers, management, customers and other stakeholders.
Experience with FAR requirements preferred.
Strong analytical ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Proven negotiation skills and experience in executing long‑term agreements to support supplier stock and reduced PPI.
Experience sourcing products on the internet using COTS part numbers, material specifications or description provided by Engineering or Program Manager.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Collaborative mindset and respect for diversity in the workforce.
Travel
Must be able to travel to resolve suppliers’ issues, if applicable.
Compensation
Pay Range: $83,250 to $138,550 annually
Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance.
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.
Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.
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 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 is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import‑export regulations.
(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)
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Sourcing Specialist
Job Code:
551083
Department:
Procurement
Exempt:
Exempt
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: “Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.” Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Position Summary / Essential Functions The Sourcing Specialist position supports strategic sourcing projects by deploying best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills. It also supports proposal activities with supplier bids, reviews historic pricing to evaluate quotes, performs cost and price analyses, conducts fact finding and serves as a negotiator. The Sourcing Specialist makes recommendations to the strategic sourcing manager when seeking long‑term agreements prior to customer order award and/or at the time of project release in compliance with FAR regulations. This role will support Engineering sourcing activities of new product and/or sources.
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 customers with approval from the Sourcing & Commodity Manager.
Works closely with the pricing team to submit proposal quotes in a timely manner to the customer.
Provides target pricing for the tactical procurement team post contract award.
Assembles pre‑award documentation for anticipated contracts and purchases.
Communicates any quote exception or any significant changes to the supplier’s status regarding financial stability, delivery/quality performance and pricing of parts.
Assists Engineering in sourcing 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of applicable experience in bid evaluations and negotiating long‑term agreements.
High level of organizational skills with the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Effective communication skills with suppliers, management, customers and other stakeholders.
Experience with FAR requirements preferred.
Strong analytical ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Proven negotiation skills and experience in executing long‑term agreements to support supplier stock and reduced PPI.
Experience sourcing products on the internet using COTS part numbers, material specifications or description provided by Engineering or Program Manager.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Collaborative mindset and respect for diversity in the workforce.
Travel
Must be able to travel to resolve suppliers’ issues, if applicable.
Compensation
Pay Range: $83,250 to $138,550 annually
Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance.
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.
Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.
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 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 is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import‑export regulations.
(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)
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