Buyer I

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a skilled Buyer to join its Simi Valley team. This role involves complex purchasing tasks, negotiating terms with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience in procurement, particularly in aerospace or manufacturing environments. Join Parker Aerospace to contribute to innovative technologies and meaningful projects in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Career development programs

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in a procurement role.
• Vocational training or equivalent experience beneficial.
• Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex purchasing activities including pricing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and decide on purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Procurement principles

Negotiation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN:

• At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircraft's lifecycle, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and 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 professional and personal development opportunities. Working with some of the industry's most brilliant minds, 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. We believe the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is to focus on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are happy to consider you for other roles at Parker that may be a good fit.
• Parker Meggitt is a worldwide leader in multiple Commercial and Military Aerospace product lines, including Fire and Smoke Detection and Extinguishing systems, Bleed Air Overheat detection systems, Actuators, Rudder Pedal Assemblies, Pumps, Fuel Gauging Systems, High-Temperature cables, and more.
• The Parker Meggitt Simi Valley Fire, Safety, and Power Division site is a fully integrated location with product responsibility from Marketing and Engineering through Supplier Management, Program Management, and Manufacturing, ending with delivery to customers.
• Parker Meggitt – Simi Valley, CA, is also a key supplier in selecting energy markets, including nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with the largest global aerospace companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and many others.

JOB DESIGNATION: The Buyer uses expertise for a range of purchasing activities, including pricing and negotiating with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value. Performs complex purchasing activities, while ensuring procurement procedures comply with government laws, regulations and management objectives.

JOB CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of goods\services
• Negotiates best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders, to reach highest quality at best value
• Establishes source selection criteria for evaluation of quotations including target pricing
• Evaluates quotations received from prospective suppliers and makes decisions regarding award of purchase orders
• Implements formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase orders, encompassing all corporate and government requirements
• Resolves discrepancies between purchase order requirements and supplier performance
• Ensures compliance to government laws, regulations and procurement policies and procedures
• Identifies problem areas, initiates corrective action and establishes problem resolution dates in a timely manner
• Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders)
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education: A bachelor’s degree is required with relevant experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
• Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field
• Years Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience

SKILLS

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement in aerospace/manufacturing environment
• Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role
• Demonstrated ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, handle bidding process and analyze all bid results
• Strong experience negotiating license contracts with a track record of success
• Comfortable navigating a rapidly changing environment that encourages innovation, agility, and proactive problem-solving.
• Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management
• Familiarity with production planning and demand forecasting
• Experience using procurement software such as SAP

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.

Competitive Compensation

• Base Salary Pay Range: $69,000 to $108,839/annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program[s]

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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015).

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