Parker Hannifin
Purchasing Specialist - Aerospace
Parker Hannifin - Parker Aerospace
Location North Ogden, Utah
Position Summary The Purchasing Specialist obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Identifies manufacturing needs, selects suppliers, negotiates contracts, and arranges delivery. Purchases critical, complex and/or high dollar parts, equipment, services, and materials.
Essential Functions
Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability. Prepares statements of work for items proposed for procurement. Develops potential bidders lists and formal requests for quotation or proposal.
Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May support or lead supplier certification surveys as part of a technical and/or quality team.
Evaluates proposals from potential suppliers; selects suppliers for a variety of highly complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Develops alternate sources of supply.
Negotiates final terms and conditions of purchase, issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions. Maintains accurate lead times. May include orders with international suppliers and/or subcontractors involving import/export trade.
Monitors and evaluates supplier performance; determines and implements corrective actions. Resolves shipment quality discrepancies. Facilitates inspections, substitutions, and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.
Monitors and evaluates supplier’s ability to meet all company and government or commercial procurement requirements and ensures compliance.
Prepares complex reports and analyses by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Applies continuous improvement techniques; develops, coordinates, and implements improvement initiatives with key suppliers. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and participating in professional associations.
Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.
May provide leadership to others; acts as prime contact on high level projects; establishes goals and objectives; trains and mentors employees.
Shares specialized knowledge, represents the company on high-level projects, and contributes to team effort.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required; six or more years of progressively responsible experience. Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired.
Knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles, and concepts.
Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
Ability to assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques.
Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g. EDI or MRP systems).
Ability to solve a wide range of complex problems and evaluate alternative solutions.
Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and recommend changes.
Ability to communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, leaders, and top management.
Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services.
Ability to demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
Compensation 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.
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, Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance at no cost.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and 13 company‑paid holidays.
Drug‑Free Workplace All applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
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, or veteran status. U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency is required for certain positions, in accordance with U.S. import & export regulations.
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Location North Ogden, Utah
Position Summary The Purchasing Specialist obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Identifies manufacturing needs, selects suppliers, negotiates contracts, and arranges delivery. Purchases critical, complex and/or high dollar parts, equipment, services, and materials.
Essential Functions
Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability. Prepares statements of work for items proposed for procurement. Develops potential bidders lists and formal requests for quotation or proposal.
Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May support or lead supplier certification surveys as part of a technical and/or quality team.
Evaluates proposals from potential suppliers; selects suppliers for a variety of highly complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Develops alternate sources of supply.
Negotiates final terms and conditions of purchase, issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions. Maintains accurate lead times. May include orders with international suppliers and/or subcontractors involving import/export trade.
Monitors and evaluates supplier performance; determines and implements corrective actions. Resolves shipment quality discrepancies. Facilitates inspections, substitutions, and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.
Monitors and evaluates supplier’s ability to meet all company and government or commercial procurement requirements and ensures compliance.
Prepares complex reports and analyses by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Applies continuous improvement techniques; develops, coordinates, and implements improvement initiatives with key suppliers. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and participating in professional associations.
Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.
May provide leadership to others; acts as prime contact on high level projects; establishes goals and objectives; trains and mentors employees.
Shares specialized knowledge, represents the company on high-level projects, and contributes to team effort.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required; six or more years of progressively responsible experience. Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired.
Knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles, and concepts.
Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
Ability to assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques.
Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g. EDI or MRP systems).
Ability to solve a wide range of complex problems and evaluate alternative solutions.
Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and recommend changes.
Ability to communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, leaders, and top management.
Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services.
Ability to demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
Compensation 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.
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, Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance at no cost.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and 13 company‑paid holidays.
Drug‑Free Workplace All applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
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, or veteran status. U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency is required for certain positions, in accordance with U.S. import & export regulations.
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