Strategic Sourcing Manager – Aerospace & Defense

Parker Hannifin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corp in Irvine, California, is seeking a strategic procurement and sourcing leader for the Defense Systems Division. This role directs procurement activities, drives lean processes, and partners with suppliers to secure cost-effective, reliable supply for manufacturing.

You'll lead long-term agreements, manage VMI programs, and develop supplier performance metrics while mentoring a team to sustain continuous improvement and margin expansion.

Qualifications

• MUST BE A US CITIZEN.
• Bachelor’s degree + 7+ years related experience.
• 4–6 years purchasing/managerial experience.
• Strong negotiation skills with long lead times (52 weeks).
• Understanding of aerospace markets for cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the Division's purchases of materials for manufacturing.
• Leads execution of long-term and strategic pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Leads and ensures VMI programs within the Division.
• Establishes supplier selection criteria based on price, quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Negotiates with suppliers to balance cost and continuity of supply.
• Develops continuous improvement programs with suppliers.
• Develops reorder procedures and contingency supplier backup plans.
• Drives best-practice benchmarking and KPI measurement of suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Lean principles

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certification in supply chain management

Job description

Parker Hannifin Corp in Irvine, California, is seeking a strategic procurement and sourcing leader for the Defense Systems Division. This role directs procurement activities, drives lean processes, and partners with suppliers to secure cost-effective, reliable supply for manufacturing.

You'll lead long-term agreements, manage VMI programs, and develop supplier performance metrics while mentoring a team to sustain continuous improvement and margin expansion.