Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Parker Hannifin; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Hatfield, PA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead procurement projects and manage assigned commodities, optimizing supplier performance and minimizing risk across the supply chain.

You will negotiate contracts, develop commodity strategies, and partner with design and engineering teams to drive cost improvements while maintaining quality and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Supply Chain management or relevant discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in Supply Chain or technical role preferred.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing concepts/methodologies required.
• Contract development and review experience.
• Proven ability to partner with suppliers to improve overall supply chain performance.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience sourcing plastic molded, rubber molded, or machined components preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and understand cost drivers.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage suppliers including bid, performance, capability, and risk evaluations.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers and drive maximum performance. Actively maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate, create and manage contracts and agreements that support LEAN manufacturing principles, including cost, total landed cost, terms, and performance.
• Devise ways and means to maximize commodity buying efficiency and minimize risk.
• Develop and manage data to support activities.
• Partner with New Product Development Engineers with sourcing decisions and activities.
• Develop commodity strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Excel advanced

Education

4-year degree in Supply Chain

Master’s degree preferred

Six Sigma certification preferred

Tools

Excel (Pivot tables & macros)

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Hatfield, PA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead procurement projects and manage assigned commodities, optimizing supplier performance and minimizing risk across the supply chain.

You will negotiate contracts, develop commodity strategies, and partner with design and engineering teams to drive cost improvements while maintaining quality and supply continuity.