Buyer

Parker Hannifin; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 84,915 - 134,795; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Buyer in Richmond, CA with a solid grounding in supply chain principles to secure timely acquisitions from qualified sources. You will evaluate suppliers, issue RFQs, and negotiate terms to support production needs in a highly regulated, aerospace-adjacent environment.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, Excel proficiency, and strong communication with internal teams and external partners, contributing to ongoing cost reductions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline.
• Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies.
• Possess analytical and technical skills to understand business practices.
• Must have intermediate computer skills, specifically with Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers by researching parts, equipment, and materials availability.
• Conduct supplier site visits and assess production capability and delivery performance.
• Purchase parts and materials via RFQs and purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Evaluate bids and negotiate price, delivery, and quality terms; develop alternate sources.
• Monitor supplier performance and flag potential supply disruptions to stakeholders.
• Resolve shipment quality issues by mediating supplier/manufacturer discussions.
• Negotiate and settle claims and changes with suppliers; provide product information.
• Assist in continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Skills

Supply chain concepts

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $19.9 billion global company.

Org Marketing Statement

With annual sales of $19.9 billion in fiscal year 2024, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.

The company has operations in 43 countries around the world.

Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 68 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Parker’s engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Headquartered in Richmond, California, Parker Hannifin's Veriflo Division delivers proven gas and fluid delivery systems and components to customers around the globe. We have the ability to integrate multiple technologies into unique solutions that require the highest levels of precision and performance in cost-effective packages.

For semiconductor tool manufacturers, Veriflo offers ultra-high purity stainless steel and fluoropolymer fittings, valves, regulators and manifolds for VMBs, CMBs, tooling modules, wafer cleaning, wet etching and other specialized microelectronics processing applications.

This high-tech market is constantly evolving, and Parker offers an extensive portfolio of products to support the demands of cleanliness and surface preparation for every process.

Working at Parker is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 61,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Parker, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and make a real impact. Visit us on www.parker.com/veriflo

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for commodities or assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts. The Buyer ensures timely acquisitions of product or service from known sources of supply. Additionally, the Buyer may resolve issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time delivery or supplier payment functioning in a closely supervised environment

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.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree in Supply Chain Management or 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.
• Must have intermediate computer skills, specifically with Excel, and be able to understand of electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $84915 to $134795 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

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 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.

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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

Drug Tests

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.