Strategic Sourcing Manager – Source-Controlled Components

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead the Division's procurement of source-controlled components and drive lean purchasing across production. You will oversee supplier selection, negotiation, and cost-conscious sourcing strategies at Parker Aerospace in Kalamazoo, MI.

The role emphasizes building supplier partnerships, implementing continuous improvement, and managing price/index variance analysis while developing top talent within the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years purchasing/managerial experience.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in negotiating in a single source environment and long lead times (approx. 52 weeks).
• Understanding of aerospace source-controlled supplier management with the ability to find win/win solutions.
• Support team members in LTA negotiations to ensure long term continuity of supply for the business.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
• JD preferred or extensive experience in supplier contract writing/ negotiation.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adopt to practical application.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans and direct the activities of the Division's purchases of source-controlled components ranging from valves, filter manifolds, heat exchangers, motors, and other electrical components. Determines the most cost efficient and reliable sources of supply needed for the manufacturing process.
• Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
• Interviews, selects and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the company's position. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develops standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs.
• Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Drives strategies to grow margin expansion through deflation and establishing new sources of supply.
• Conduct regular review of purchase price indexes to confirm variances.
• Develop and hire top talent to ensure long-term success of the department.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical and technical skills

Advanced computer skills

Communication skills

Lean principles

Cost accounting understanding

Education

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

JD or supplier contract writing experience

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead the Division's procurement of source-controlled components and drive lean purchasing across production. You will oversee supplier selection, negotiation, and cost-conscious sourcing strategies at Parker Aerospace in Kalamazoo, MI.

The role emphasizes building supplier partnerships, implementing continuous improvement, and managing price/index variance analysis while developing top talent within the department.