Position Summary
Position Summary:
The Procurement Manager is responsible for the direction and daily activities involving the procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production of Parker Precision Fluidics products. The Procurement Manager has overall responsibility for strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiation and contracting, risk management and procurement compliance activities that enable the Division’s strategic objectives.
The position reports directly to the Precision Fluidics Division Supply Chain Manager. Will interact with all levels of Division management; including operational, engineering, quality control, marketing and finance. Key supplier and key customer contact required. Team members include Procurement Specialists located at each Precision Fluidics Division location.
Responsibilities
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 and defined performance criteria.
Guides the creation and maintenance of commodity strategies that align with divisional and corporate strategic objectives.
Develops and manages continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service and price as well as other performance criteria to create the best supply chain for Parker Hannifin.
Develops sourcing strategies to ensure continuous supply at best overall value to Parker. This should address all global economic, geopolitical and natural disaster strategies
Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
Ensures compliance with all Corporate and Divisional Procurement policies and procedures
Ensures supply activities are effective in reducing inventory while increasing risk mitigation with tools such as Kanban, consignment and redundant sourcing
Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprise systems throughout the procurement process.
Qualifications
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 business process automation opportunities.
Functional understanding of cost accounting and its practical application.
General knowledge of ERP systems and overall proficiency with technology tools that enable planning and reporting.
Ability to work within high-performing teams in highly collaborative environments
Demonstrated ability to accept new ideas, engage in creative, innovative and systemic thinking to develop unique, differentiated solutions to complex problems
Ability to listen, influence others, manage change and effectively motivate through open communication
Experience with LEAN manufacturing and relevant concepts/methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills required with 6 sigma certification preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including proficiency in developing and utilizing pivot tools and macros
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external stakeholders
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.
With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.
Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.
By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.
As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.
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.
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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
