Procurement Specialist – Outside Processing & Scheduling

Parker Hannifin; Richland Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Buyer – Outside Processing in Richland, MI to manage all aspects of outside processing and expedit e supplier orders to support production. This role collaborates with production schedulers, fabrication teams, and other PDN locations to minimize shortages.

Responsibilities include PO management, reporting, and driving continuous improvements while aligning with Parker metrics and safety goals. Strong Excel skills and experience with SAP/Kanban are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in supply chain, production planning/scheduling, inventory or operations.
• Experience with outside processing / subcontractors is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and basic computer skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Lean tools/Kaizen experience.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• SAP and Kanban experience 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 (i.e., enter notes, enter tracking information, update delivery dates, etc.)
• Communicate potential shortages to production scheduler, customer service, and operations
• Participate in meetings to identify supply risks and recommend actions to mitigate
• Generate various reports as needed
• Allocate parts to customer and/or interplant orders
• Focus on Parker metrics, including (but not limited to) safety, customer on-time delivery, supplier 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 knowledge

Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Lean tools/Kaizen

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

SAP

Kanban

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Buyer – Outside Processing in Richland, MI to manage all aspects of outside processing and expedit e supplier orders to support production. This role collaborates with production schedulers, fabrication teams, and other PDN locations to minimize shortages.

Responsibilities include PO management, reporting, and driving continuous improvements while aligning with Parker metrics and safety goals. Strong Excel skills and experience with SAP/Kanban are a plus.