Parker Hannifin - Irvine, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Irvine, CA
101-250 employees
Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Buyer Sr position at Parker Aerospace's Fluid Systems Division in Irvine, CA, is a strategic role focused on acquiring goods and services essential for the organization. The Buyer will ensure optimal quality, delivery, and pricing by identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance. This role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams, contributing to Parker's mission of enabling engineering breakthroughs.

Responsibilities

  • Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability.
  • Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria.
  • Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers.
  • Monitors and evaluates supplier performance and implements corrective actions to resolve impending supplier failures.
  • Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes with suppliers.
  • Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
  • Two or more years of increasingly responsible related experience in procurement.
  • Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing systems.
  • Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
  • Ability to identify supplier delivery risks and propose solutions.

Nice-to-haves

  • Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired.
  • Experience with blueprint and drawing reading is a plus.
  • Related experience with a highly technical industry such as Aerospace or Medical is preferred.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
  • Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
  • 24/7 Onsite Fitness Center and various food options.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
  • 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution and immediate vesting.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 15 days plus up to 13 paid holidays.
  • Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
  • Support for ongoing education through Educational Reimbursement program ($10,000 per year).
  • Volunteer time off (VTO) up to 8 hours per year.
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