Sourcing Specialist

Parker Hannifin; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Hatfield, PA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead procurement projects and manage assigned commodities, optimizing supplier performance and minimizing risk across the supply chain.

You will negotiate contracts, develop commodity strategies, and partner with design and engineering teams to drive cost improvements while maintaining quality and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Supply Chain management or relevant discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in Supply Chain or technical role preferred.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing concepts/methodologies required.
• Contract development and review experience.
• Proven ability to partner with suppliers to improve overall supply chain performance.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience sourcing plastic molded, rubber molded, or machined components preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and understand cost drivers.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage suppliers including bid, performance, capability, and risk evaluations.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers and drive maximum performance. Actively maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate, create and manage contracts and agreements that support LEAN manufacturing principles, including cost, total landed cost, terms, and performance.
• Devise ways and means to maximize commodity buying efficiency and minimize risk.
• Develop and manage data to support activities.
• Partner with New Product Development Engineers with sourcing decisions and activities.
• Develop commodity strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Excel advanced

Education

4-year degree in Supply Chain

Master’s degree preferred

Six Sigma certification preferred

Tools

Excel (Pivot tables & macros)

Job description

Position Summary

This position leads individual Procurement projects and/or a set of assigned commodities by deploying best practice procurement tools and negotiation skills. The Procurement Specialist does this while optimizing supplier performance and minimizing risk in the supply chain to enable the Parker Precision Fluidics Supply Chain strategy. The Procurement Specialist utilizes strong problem‑solving skills and manufacturing knowledge to effectively identify process, sourcing and contract improvement opportunities. This is a highly visible role in the Parker Precision Fluidics Division with regular engagement with stakeholders at all levels. This position directly reports to the Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager and is based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Key interactions occur with suppliers, the Supply Chain Team, Operations and all Engineering Teams.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage suppliers including bid, performance, capability, and risk evaluations.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers and drive maximum performance. Actively maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate, create and manage contracts and agreements that support LEAN manufacturing principles, including cost, total landed cost, terms, and performance.
• Devise ways and means to maximize commodity buying efficiency and minimize risk.
• Develop and manage data to support activities.
• Partner with New Product Development Engineers with sourcing decisions and activities.
• Develop commodity strategy.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Supply Chain management or relevant discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in Supply Chain or technical role preferred.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing and relevant concepts/methodologies required.
• Contract development and review experience.
• Proven ability to effectively partner with suppliers to improve overall supply chain performance.
• Inherent ability to identify opportunities to improve supply chain performance and cost while effectively influencing others to implement improvements.
• Project management and problem‑solving skills required. Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Prior experience in sourcing plastic molded, rubber molded, or machined components preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and understand cost drivers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including proficiency in developing and utilizing pivot tables and macros.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external stakeholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

Drug Tests

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace.