Strategic Aerospace Purchasing Specialist

Parker Hannifin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 100% match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability programs

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Irvine, CA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to secure best overall quality, service, and value through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. You will collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to identify business needs and coordinate timely delivery of high-value parts and services.

Responsibilities include subcontract program compliance, preparing small business subcontracting plans, conducting supplier evaluations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Six+ years of purchasing experience; CPM/APICS desirable.
• Knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles, and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support subcontract program compliance activities, including FAR/DFAR requirements to supplier management, contract administration, and related reporting processes.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers; prepare statements of work; issue RFQs/Proposals.
• Negotiate final terms; award and administer procurement contracts; manage lead times and international orders.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contract administration

Continuous improvement

MRP/ERP systems

Procurement best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

EDI

MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Parker Aerospace in Irvine, CA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to secure best overall quality, service, and value through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. You will collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to identify business needs and coordinate timely delivery of high-value parts and services.

Responsibilities include subcontract program compliance, preparing small business subcontracting plans, conducting supplier evaluations,