Strategic Sourcing Manager, Aerospace

Parker Hannifin; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

On-site Fitness Center

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Parker Aerospace division seeks a procurement leader to manage source-controlled components for production, driving lean processes and supplier partnerships. The role emphasizes cost, quality, delivery, and compliance across multiple suppliers within a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will direct purchasing strategies, develop contingency plans, and foster continuous improvement with suppliers while ensuring on-site attendance is maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, engineering, or materials management.
• JD or extensive experience in supplier contract writing/negotiation.
• Certification in supply chain management preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills and cost-focused procurement.
• Experience with source-controlled aerospace suppliers a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Division's purchases of source-controlled components for production.
• Establishes supplier evaluation criteria for price, quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Interviews, selects and negotiates with suppliers; favors local suppliers where possible.
• Works with suppliers on continuous improvement programs for quality and delivery.
• Develops and implements re-order procedures and contingency plans.
• Benchmarks supplier performance and drives margin expansion strategies.
• Oversees price variance reviews and procurement strategy alignment.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Lean principles

Purchasing management

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or materials management

Supply chain certification preferred

JD in supplier contracts (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Parker Hannifin's Parker Aerospace division seeks a procurement leader to manage source-controlled components for production, driving lean processes and supplier partnerships. The role emphasizes cost, quality, delivery, and compliance across multiple suppliers within a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will direct purchasing strategies, develop contingency plans, and foster continuous improvement with suppliers while ensuring on-site attendance is maintained.