Buyer/Planner

Parker Hannifin; Alliance (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Alliance, Nebraska seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement of materials and services, ensuring quality and delivery standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in Supply Chain management and experience with supply chain concepts. Strong analytical and communication skills are necessary for effective negotiation and supplier interaction.

Qualifications

• 4‑year college degree in Supply Chain management or related discipline.
• Experience in supply chain concepts through internships or training programs.
• Possess analytical and technical skills for automation recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and services for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Purchase parts and equipment by preparing quotes and purchase orders.
• Negotiate claims, losses, and damages with suppliers.
• Participate in supplier evaluations and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Lean enterprise principles

Education

4-year college degree in Supply Chain management

Tools

Intermediate computer skills

Job description

Position Summary

Manage Parker procurement of materials and services to support quality, delivery, and cost requirements by applying basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts.

Scope / Supervision and Interaction

Direct Reports: None. Reports directly to the Materials Manager.

Essential Functions

• Purchase 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.
• Plans, schedules, and manages production capacity load to ensure maximum on‑time delivery.
• Maintains a maintenance and accuracy of open purchase orders, quotes, work orders, and part master data.
• Monitors and evaluates production execution to plan and supplier performance, advising appropriate personnel of production issues or impending supplier failure.
• Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues and facilitates resolution by arranging 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.
• Maintains a variety of schedules, records, and reports related to the tracking of materials through the production cycle and availability of production resources.
• Assists in executing requisite system transactions needed to support receipt, storage, and transfer of material.
• Responsible for inventory levels, generates tracking reports, and performs data entry as required.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Participates in developing alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
• Participates in supplier site visits and evaluates them regarding production capability, performance, delivery and other key business criteria.
• Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 4‑year college degree in Supply Chain management or a related discipline.
• Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts, methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend appropriate automation opportunities.
• Intermediate computer skills and ability to understand electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Innovator who embraces lean enterprise principles and practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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 or lawful permanent residency is required for positions subject to U.S. import and export regulations.

Drug Tests

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, applicants for employment will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.