Global Commodity & Supplier Manager

Parker Aerospace; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Purchasing/Commodity Manager to develop, coordinate, and manage division-wide commodity strategies with key stakeholders. You will lead division-wide supplier negotiations and ensure cost-effective procurement across materials and services.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or materials management and 5–7 years of purchasing/managerial experience. Strong negotiation and cross-functional teamwork are essential to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or materials management is 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Division's purchases of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services; identifies material requirements.
• Leads sourcing activities: supplier identification, RFQ/RFT, bid analysis, supplier selection.
• Establishes supplier criteria based on price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance.
• Interviews, selects and negotiates with suppliers; ensures local vs group strategic supplier utilization.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs addressing quality, delivery, and price.
• Establishes part family strategies to drive cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Purchasing/Commodity Manager to develop, coordinate, and manage division-wide commodity strategies with key stakeholders. You will lead division-wide supplier negotiations and ensure cost-effective procurement across materials and services.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or materials management and 5–7 years of purchasing/managerial experience. Strong negotiation and cross-functional teamwork are essential to drive continuous