Outside Processing Buyer – Supply Chain

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Richland Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Richland, MI is seeking a Buyer - Outside Processing to manage all outside processing activities and support production needs. You will coordinate with suppliers, production schedulers and internal teams to prevent shortages and expedite orders.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in supply chain or planning, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with SAP and kanban. We value problem solving, lean thinking, and clear communication, with opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in supply chain, production planning/scheduling, inventory or operations.
• Outside processing / subcontractor experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel, web navigation, and email/outlook skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Lean Tools/Kaizen experience is a plus.
• Good organization and detail-oriented.
• SAP and kanban experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily Outside Processing tasks.
• Coordinate with Buyers and Fabrication to ensure component availability for outside processing.
• Act as primary contact for outside processing PO creation and maintenance (notes, tracking, delivery dates).
• Communicate potential shortages to production scheduler, customer service, and operations.
• Participate in meetings to identify supply risks and mitigate actions.
• Generate various reports as needed.
• Allocate parts to customer and/or interplant orders.
• Focus on Parker metrics: safety, on-time delivery, OTIF, inventory.
• Identify continuous improvement actions and drive implementation.
• Interact with other functional areas such as quality and engineering.
• Other assorted tasks as needed.

Skills

Supply chain

Excel

Communication

Lean / Kaizen

Tools

SAP

Kanban

Job description

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Richland, MI is seeking a Buyer - Outside Processing to manage all outside processing activities and support production needs. You will coordinate with suppliers, production schedulers and internal teams to prevent shortages and expedite orders.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in supply chain or planning, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with SAP and kanban. We value problem solving, lean thinking, and clear communication, with opportunities for growth within