Purchasing Manager

Parker Hannifin Corporation; California, Irvine (MO, CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motion and control technologies is seeking a Purchasing Manager for its Military Flight Controls Division. This role involves providing leadership in supply chain management, ensuring efficient material flow, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in purchasing and materials management, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. Join a team that values innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Health and well-being programs

Financial security

Work-life balance

Career development

Diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing/materials management.
• Extensive managerial experience with supply chain management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and materials management activities.
• Manage production planning activities to achieve division sales objectives.
• Implement cost reduction programs related to procurement.

Skills

Analytical

Technical

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

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Purchasing Manager - Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support.

As a team member, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker offers unlimited opportunities for professional and personal development. Your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. We focus on talents and potential rather than just job specifications. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are happy to consider you for other roles that may be a good fit.

Position Summary

Provide leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for the division to maximize positive impact on RONA. Activities include materials planning, scheduling, inventory control, cash flow management, information flow, coordination, and asset management. Collaborate with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T, and other resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. Manage responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving, and inventory functions. Directly manage Purchasing and Supplier Quality functions.

Essential Functions

• Lead procurement and materials management activities, including order placement, supplier evaluation, certification, follow-up, price negotiation, and compliance with regulations.
• Manage production planning activities to achieve division sales and RONA objectives and maintain 100% on-time deliveries.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within the MRP database.
• Maintain division materials metrics and standards of performance.
• Implement automated systems to plan and track material flow.
• Align material management policies with corporate inventory control objectives.
• Support corporate purchasing initiatives like common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, and consolidated purchasing agreements.
• Advise on supplier managed inventory or contracts with customers.
• Support audit requirements related to planning, procurement, or inventory control.
• Manage departmental budget within guidelines.
• Implement cost reduction programs related to procurement and systems.
• Develop and support team members' professional growth.
• Benchmark and implement best practices in supplier management and lean principles.
• Facilitate Kanban and other materials requirement planning techniques.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing/materials management in high-volume manufacturing.
• Extensive managerial experience with supply chain management systems, including JIT, MRPII, and APICS/CPM certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field; certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, or operations support functions.
• Leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.

Additional benefits include health and well-being programs, financial security, work-life balance, career development, diversity initiatives, and more. Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable laws and regulations, including ITAR and EAR. U.S. citizenship or lawful status required for certain positions.