Buyer 3

Parker-Hannifin, Corporation • Simi Valley, CA

65d

About The Position

The Buyer 3 role supports individual sourcing projects and assigns commodity categories by applying best practices, procurement tools, and strong negotiation skills. The Buyer 3 assists with contract execution, implementation, and supplier performance reviews, as well as day to purchasing operation and raw material panning. Acting strategically and collaboratively, this position also supports opportunities to improve sourcing processes and contract terms. The Buyer 3 manages complex purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies, while securing the highest quality products at the best value.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards, and supply chain dynamics.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, to meet deadlines
• Experience with ERP and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Experience with Aerospace, and general understanding of FAR, DFAR, and ITAR procurement regulation.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to understand and read engineering drawings and specs
• Experience with global sourcing and managing international suppliers.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a bachelor's degree is required in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field with relevant experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
• Minimum 5-7+ years of experience in procurement, especially in aerospace or nuclear.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications: CPSM, CPP, or APICS CPIM/CSCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day activities in support of the procurement of materials and services including obsolesce, engineering changes, part revisions, invoice issues, pricing discrepancies, expediting/de-expediting, cancellations, and the management of defective materials. Ensure compliance with government laws and regulations and company policies and processes. Lead cross-function and senior level meetings internally and externally as required to ensure successful resolution of issues.
• Own system and supply chain performance parameters such as supplier contact information, lead times, minimum order quantities, delivery frequency, and schedules. Review performance data related to purchasing effectiveness and efficiency and take a leadership role in driving corrective actions where necessary.
• Manage large, complex supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness targets are achieved eradicating and/or escalating problems efficiently both internally and externally to minimize impact on the business.
• Proactively work with major suppliers and commodities to discover and exploit opportunities for continuous improvement, performance improvement, savings, and other efficiencies by working across supplier and internal organizations.
• Manage purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment and invoice payment.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, production, quality, logistics) to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Oversee inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess inventory, balancing cost and availability.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and supplier communications.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees