Position Summary

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel, inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today.

In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.

Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a result, our business has seen consistent growth and, best of all, our team members share in Parker’s success.

The Buyer 3 is responsible for sourcing and procurement of direct materials for fabricated parts to support manufacturing operations and new business development.  Negotiates financial and delivery terms and places POs at the best total value (with verifiable justification) based on FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) requirements. Working closely with the sourcing /commodity manager and supplier quality engineer, recommends and selects alternate sources to leverage capacity, delivery, quality, and cost.  

Responsible for the procurement of fabricated parts, including but not limited to, machined parts, castings/forgings, extrusions and modified COTS parts while managing the entire procurement activities.  Accountable for supplier OTD and quality.  Represents procurement team in supplier meetings.  

• Negotiates and executes long-term agreements (LTAs) and supply contracts to ensure the best value and uninterrupted supply of products.  
• Spearheads source activities in liaison with Engineering, commodity manager/supplier quality liaison.
• Evaluates bids and selects source for a variety of fabricated/machined parts and negotiates price, delivery while ensuring best quality.  
• Researches, identifies, and develops alternate sources
• Works with internal stakeholders and commodity manager for new supplier selection effort to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Ability to fully interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required.  
• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Resolves quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. 
• Experience in a high-mix, low volume manufacturing environment desired.
• Experience with ITAR, FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) procurement practices, price analysis/documentation compliance desired.  
• Possesses excellent technical writing skills to objectively articulate and document spanet research data, cost elements and interpretation of engineering tech memos in support of fair and reasonable price justifications.

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor degree required; 7-9 years related buying experience and/or training.•    The Purchasing department is a fast-paced environment and requires a high level of organizational skills, efficient use of time, the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects and continually meet deadlines.•    Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environment desired. Should be familiar with FAR requirements.•    Requires knowledge of purchasing processes, policies, procedures and an understanding of manufacturing processes.•    Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.•    Must have sourced and purchased fabricated parts from blueprints, such as castings, extrusion, gears, tube assemblies, sheet metal, turning, milling. Must be skilled in negotiation techniques.•    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, internal and external customers.  Proficient oral and written communication in English.•    Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.•    In addition, must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.•    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.•    As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.•    Must be able to interact effectively with employees and suppliers and work well under pressure.  Must possess positive “can do” attitude and be the forcing function to get things done.  Interacts with all departments, outside suppliers and employees•    ERP systems, PC proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook•    Laptop, Internet, Telephone, Scanner 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Position involves sitting, standing and/or walking.  Position requires ability to frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• Vision requirements include the ability to work at a P.C. frequently.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.  Frequent use of keyboard.  In this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, and occasionally required to stand, stop or reach.  This position requires the employee can hear and speak clearly. Must be able to handle fluctuating workload and multiple priorities.  Accountability to established schedules and/or time pressures required.  Ability to handle pressure and to meet deadlines.  Extended hours and travel are occasionally required to meet job requirements.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work area subject to both Air Conditioned and Non-Air Conditioning.  Most work is performed in an office environment.  Some time in shop floor area or receiving dock – no air conditioning.
• Must have the ability to be flexible and deal with changing conditions as required.  Shop environment contains hazardous materials, dust, moving equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and metal chips from cutting, milling, drilling and turning operations.  Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

• Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits. 
• Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit. 
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• 401k Employer match up to 5 and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3. Overall, 8 company match.

Time Away & Work-life Balance:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100 pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

• Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility):

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more! 
• The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours.

• Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as spanet and business considerations.
• The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,863 - $157,990.

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.  This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.(“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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

Drug Tests

Drug-Free WorkplaceIn 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.