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Position Summary

Reviews purchase requisitions, prepares purchase orders, and forwards for approval. Contacts vendors to expedite deliveries, negotiate prices, and effect the return of rejected shipments. Becomes familiar with subsidiary material requirements and applicable legislation pertaining to purchasing. Completes paperwork as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Processes material requisitions, completes purchase orders, and forwards to supervisor for approval following departmental procedures.
• Expedites purchase orders, securing required delivery dates and quantities. 
• Interviews vendors and investigates sources of supply consistent with lowest cost and acceptable quality standards. 
• Maintains good relationships with all vendor companies and their representatives. 
• Negotiates with appropriate vendors for the return and/or replacement of rejected materials. 
• Orders raw materials and filters as requested by Production Control department. 
• Keeps Director - Purchasing informed of new materials and supplies which may be applicable to subsidiary operations. Also informs of conditions in vendors plants which might adversely affect the cost or availability of materials. 
• Becomes familiar with the material usage requirements for subsidiary operations. Assures that vendors are advised of pertinent information. 
• Becomes familiar with applicable federal and state regulations, federal priority regulations, and other rules affecting purchases. Properly applies such information in performance of job responsibilities. 
• Completes paperwork as required including price change report, debit memos, and freight claim forms. 
• Is responsible for quality and safety of own work and compliance of all company procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Management,  Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of supply chain processes and IT systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PBI.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as SQL, Python, or Java is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems like Oracle is a plus.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or parkerhannifin.

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.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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