Commodity Manager

Parker Hannifin; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Mentor, Ohio, is seeking a professional for a key role in the Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division. This position involves developing and managing division-wide commodity strategies to meet production needs. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and significant purchasing experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills, along with the ability to interpret market data and drive cost savings. Join us to make meaningful contributions in aerospace innovations.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years purchasing or managerial experience with strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret market data for sourcing recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage division-wide commodity strategies.
• Lead sourcing activities including supplier identification and qualification.
• Monitor market conditions and raw material trends.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or materials management

Certification in supply chain management

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 passion and deep engineering expertise, combined 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.

Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division Vision

The vision of the Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control — coupled with enterprise excellence — we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.

Position Summary

This position will develop, coordinate and manage division‑wide commodity strategies with the active engagement and support of key division stakeholders. This role also serves as the liaison for all division‑wide negotiations with common partnership supplier agreements.

Essential Functions

• Manages the activities of the Division’s purchases of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services. Identifies raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules and engineering quality requirements, and determines the most cost‑effective and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process.
• Leads sourcing activities, including supplier identification, qualification, RFQ/RFT processes, bid analysis and supplier selection.
• Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. Promotes the use of strategic suppliers.
• Interviews, selects and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements or cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the company’s position and ensures the purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers versus Group strategic suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service and price. Establishes part family strategies to drive cost savings.
• Develops and benchmarks best practices among Division suppliers and maintains accurate measurements and records for supplier evaluation.
• Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
• Monitors market conditions, raw material trends, capacity constraints, and global supply risks to support informed sourcing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or materials management required; certification in supply chain management preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years purchasing/managerial experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement, supply chain, contract management, and cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret market data and make strategic sourcing recommendations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross‑functional environment.
• Advanced computer skills.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as an example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities; it is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Conditions of Employment

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

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 on 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.

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.