Sourcing Specialist

Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $15 billion, global company.

With annual sales of over $15 billion in fiscal year 2022, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company has operations in 45 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 66 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Parker's engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world's greatest engineering challenges. By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Position Summary

This position supports individual sourcing projects and/or a set of assigned commodities by deploying best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills. Also, assists in contract execution, implementation and supplier reviews for assigned contracts.

The Sourcing Specialist works collaboratively and proactively to identify process, sourcing and contract improvement opportunities.

Essential Functions

Position sources suppliers, and may assist with bid evaluations, cost analyses, price justification, and risk assessment of suppliers.

May assist with supplier negotiations on new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders.

May drafts purchase orders and agreements for approval by the Sourcing & Commodity Manager.

Coordinates and participates in supplier meetings.

Qualifications

-4 year college degree Supply Chain management or relevant discipline.

-Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.

-Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.

-Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.

-Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

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.

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