Div Sourcing & Procure Mgr

Parker Hannifin•Holly Springs, MS

About The Position

Join Parker’s Filtration Group and be part of a global team driving innovative filtration solutions that protect people, equipment, and the environment across diverse industries. Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture where your ideas fuel progress and your work makes a meaningful impact on sustainability and technological excellence. Manages the direction and daily activities of the Division's sourcing of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production of the Division's products. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprises systems throughout the procurement process.

Requirements

4-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management required.
Minimum of 6-8 years purchasing/managerial experience.
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 directs the activities of the Division's sourcing of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services.
Identifies raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules and engineering quality requirements.
Determines the most cost efficient and reliable materials 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.
Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function.