Aerospace Commodity & Supplier Strategist

Parker Aerospace; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Mentor, OH is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contracts across complex programs. You will manage sourcing, lead times, and risk, while collaborating with engineering and program teams to meet customer requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and six+ years of purchasing experience, with strong negotiation and ERP/MRP/EDI proficiency. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; six+ years of purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods and industry practices.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and EDI.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select suppliers; prepare statements of work and RFQs.
• Negotiate terms, prices, delivery, and quality with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage corrective actions.
• Prepare complex reports and analyses to drive decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

MRP systems

EDI

ERP software

Job description

Parker Aerospace in Mentor, OH is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contracts across complex programs. You will manage sourcing, lead times, and risk, while collaborating with engineering and program teams to meet customer requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and six+ years of purchasing experience, with strong negotiation and ERP/MRP/EDI proficiency. Equal opportunity employer.