Buyer

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking a Buyer to source materials and services, manage purchase orders, and ensure timely deliveries. The role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to resolve everyday purchasing questions and improve supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, RFQ processing, bid analysis, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring, with a focus on cost, delivery, and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• 4‑year college degree in Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline.
• Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers by researching parts, equipment, and services availability.
• Conduct supplier visits and assess capabilities, performance, delivery, and other criteria.
• Purchase parts and materials by preparing RFQs and placing orders with approved suppliers; maintain lead times.
• Evaluate bids and select suppliers; negotiate price, delivery, quality and service; identify alternate sources.
• Monitor supplier performance and communicate potential issues to prevent delays.
• Resolve shipment quality discrepancies and mediate between suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Position Summary

As a Buyer, you'll help keep our operations moving by sourcing and securing the materials and services our teams rely on every day. Using core procurement fundamentals, you'll manage assigned commodities, place and track purchase orders, and ensure orders arrive on time from trusted suppliers. In this closely supported role, you'll also partner with internal teams and suppliers to quickly resolve everyday purchasing issues — such as requisition details, delivery timing, and invoice/payment questions — while building the skills and relationships that set the foundation for a strong career in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability.
• Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team.
• Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
• Evaluates bids for standard and non-standard items. Selects suppliers for lower cost items or items of limited scope and complexity and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.
• Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates the resolution of issues 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.
• Provides parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 4‑year college degree in Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline.
• Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affidative 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)

Drug Tests

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.