Strategic Buyer & Planner: Accelerating On-Time Delivery

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage procurement of materials and services to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets. You will apply purchasing principles, plan and schedule material flow, and monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time shipments.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with procurement processes, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Purchases parts, equipment, and materials with approved suppliers and negotiates terms.
• Plans and manages production capacity load to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintains open purchase orders, quotes, and part master data with accurate lead times.

Responsibilities

• Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues.
• Maintains schedules, records, and reports for material availability.
• Participates in continuous improvement and cost-reduction ideas.

Skills

Procurement

Planning & Scheduling

Inventory Management

Supplier Management

Analytical Skills

Education

4 year college degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage procurement of materials and services to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets. You will apply purchasing principles, plan and schedule material flow, and monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time shipments.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with procurement processes, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.