Buyer III - Mechanical

Position Summary

MARKETING STATEMENT

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Responsible for sourcing and procurement of direct materials for fabricated parts to support manufacturing operations and new business development. Negotiates financial and delivery terms and places POs at the best total value (with verifiable justification) based on FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) requirements. Working closely with the sourcing /commodity manager and supplier quality engineer, recommends and selects alternate sources to leverage capacity, delivery, quality, and cost.

Responsible for the procurement of fabricated parts, including but not limited to, machined parts, castings/forgings, extrusions and modified COTS parts while managing the entire procurement activities. Accountable for supplier OTD and quality. Represents procurement team in supplier meetings.

• Negotiates and executes long-term agreements (LTAs) and supply contracts to ensure the best value and uninterrupted supply of products.
• Spearheads source activities in liaison with Engineering, commodity manager/supplier quality liaison.
• Evaluates bids and selects source for a variety of fabricated/machined parts and negotiates price, delivery while ensuring best quality.
• Researches, identifies, and develops alternate sources
• Works with internal stakeholders and commodity manager for new supplier selection effort to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Ability to fully interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required.
• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Resolves quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues.
• Experience in a high-mix, low volume manufacturing environment desired.
• Experience with ITAR, FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) procurement practices, price analysis/documentation compliance desired.
• Possesses excellent technical writing skills to objectively articulate and document market research data, cost elements and interpretation of engineering tech memos in support of fair and reasonable price justifications.

MUST BE A US PERSON: US Citizen

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S./BSc) from four-year College or university or equivalent; and 7 to 9+ years related experience and/or training.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $100300 to $166900 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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