Senior Lean Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Parker Hannifin Corporation; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 114,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive program

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead the division's procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies for production at the New Britain, CT facility. The role emphasizes lean enterprise principles across the procurement process, with a focus on cost efficiency and supplier collaboration.

Qualified candidates have extensive purchasing/management experience, a 4-year degree in a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years purchasing/managerial experience.
• 4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
• Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and recommend automation opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adapt to practical application.
• Advanced computer skills and understanding of electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans and direct the activities of the Division's purchases of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services.
• Identifies raw material requirements from production specifications, operating schedules and engineering quality requirements.
• Determines the most cost efficient and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process.
• Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.
• Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
• Interviews, selects and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues.
• Establishes procedures to leverage the company's position.
• Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develops standard/automated re-order procedures.
• Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs.
• Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
• Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Lean/continuous improvement

Cost accounting understanding

Automation opportunities

Education

4-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead the division's procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies for production at the New Britain, CT facility. The role emphasizes lean enterprise principles across the procurement process, with a focus on cost efficiency and supplier collaboration.

Qualified candidates have extensive purchasing/management experience, a 4-year degree in a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills.