Buyer (Aerospace)

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Parker Aerospace’s Exotic Metals Forming Division seeks a Buyer (Aerospace) to manage supplier orders and follow-up to ensure on-time delivery of purchased materials, tooling and equipment. The role emphasizes building supplier relationships and maintaining compliant procurement processes.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in business or technology, at least two years in procurement, ERP experience, and strong negotiation and communication skills. Aerospace experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technology required.
• Minimum two years of procurement experience.
• Experience with integrated manufacturing systems (ERP) to schedule production requirements.
• Manufacturing experience in a high-volume, low-mix environment.
• Proven ability to demonstrate good judgement and make effective decisions based on facts.
• Experience negotiating claims and resolving disputes with suppliers.
• Aerospace industry experience and ISM/NAPM/NCMA certification desirable.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, supplies, and equipment following policies while optimizing price, delivery, and terms.
• Communicate specifications, identify qualified suppliers, issue RFQs and implement procurement actions.
• Negotiate with suppliers for price, delivery, and quality.
• Act as a liaison between supplier and internal customers.
• Release purchase orders, follow up, and expedite as needed; maintain procurement records.
• Prepare and edit purchase orders and bid requests; match receiving tickets with POs.
• Foster and maintain positive supplier relationships; ensure compliance in procurement transactions.
• Ensure supplier performance aligns with quality, cost, and schedule goals.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP systems

Strong communication

Decision making

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technology

Tools

ISM/NAPM/NCMA certification

Job description

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Buyer (Aerospace)

Responsible for supplier order placement and follow up related to purchased products as measured by on-time conforming product delivery.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Purchase materials part, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures while optimizing price, delivery, and terms.
• Communicate specifications, investigate, and identify qualified suppliers, issue requests for quotations and implement procurement action.
• Negotiate with suppliers for price, delivery, and quality.
• Act as a liaison between supplier and internal customers.
• Release purchase orders, follow up and expedite as necessary, evaluate product values according to knowledge of market price, coordinate purchasing activity with internal customers to maintain inventory at planned levels and maintain all procurement records.
• Make inquiries, obtain quotes and pricing, prepare, and edit purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders.
• Perform administrative duties such as: prepare and edit purchase orders and bid requests, match receiving tickets with PO's and an accurate inventory of designated components
• Foster and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Ensures commercial, legal, ethical, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions.
• Perform with a strong sense of ownership to supplier performance to quality, cost, and schedule goals.
• Must be detail and process oriented and consistent.
• Must possess follow-up and accuracy with recordkeeping of agreements, transactions, and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (in business or technology).
• Minimum two years of procurement experience, and proficiency in the application of integrated manufacturing systems (ERP) to schedule production requirements.
• Manufacturing experience desired, preferably in a high-volume, low-mix environment
• Proven ability to demonstrate good judgement and make effective decisions based on facts and information at hand.
• Experience negotiating claims and resolving disputes with suppliers.
• Aerospace industry experience and ISM/NAPM/NCMA certification is desirable. Excellent time management skills to handle multiple assignments and tight deadlines.
• Possesses strong communication skills.

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.

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

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $72650 to $121050 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.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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