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Parker Hannifin Corporation Buyer II in Simi Valley, California
Buyer II
Location : Simi Valley, CA, United States
Job Family : Procurement
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jun 14, 2024
Job ID : 49828
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ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN AEROSPACE GROUP:
· 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. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is to focus on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.
· Parker Meggitt Simi Valley Fire, Safety, and Power Division site is a fully integrated location with product responsibility from Marketing and Engineering, through Supplier Management, Program Management, and Manufacturing ending with delivery to the customers.
· Parker Meggitt is a worldwide leader in multiple Commercial and Military Aerospace product lines including Fire and Smoke Detection and Extinguishing systems, Bleed Air Overheat detection systems, Actuators, Rudder Pedal Assemblies, Pumps, Fuel Gauging Systems, High-Temperature cables, and more.
· Parker Meggitt – Simi Valley, CA is also a key supplier to select Energy markets including Nuclear gas Analyzers and Nuclear containment vessel penetration Cables. We work directly with the largest global aerospace companies including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and many others.
JOB DESIGNATION
The purpose of this position is to effectively manage large, complex supplier procurement activities and cross-functional relationships ensuring best practice purchasing techniques are applied at all times. In addition, this role will be responsible to develop, implement, and manage strategic sourcing activities and commodity strategies, support new product introduction activities, and support integrated product teams, aligned with Meggitt policies, processes and direction.
JOB CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
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 our business. Develop and agree contracts as required and manage and enforce complex contractual obligations. Drive annual cost down and minimize supplier cost increases. Accountable for commodity Purchase Cost Variance (PCV) performance for designated commodities.
Ensure smooth transition from new product introduction to serial production by working effectively with other procurement team members and functions. Represent procurement on assigned New Product Introduction and Integrated Product Teams acting a liaison between these teams and the procurement team. Coordinate required procurement input and issue resolution in support of team goals
Manage new product introduction activities for procurement as assigned taking responsibility for customer requirement flow down, quotation, in-depth quote evaluation, cross-functional sourcing, risk evaluation, negotiating, contracting, working capital/inventory program flow down, ordering, supplier schedule maintenance/adherence, rate readiness, and other complex supplier launch activities including customer support/interaction in accordance with policies, procedures, and company objectives.
Support strategic make versus buy activities and cross-functional manufacturing strategy development.
Conduct large spend category requests for quotation, evaluation, negotiations, and sourcing activities as directed in order to obtain a full range of products and services from suppliers that meet planned performance targets and Meggitt guidelines. Raise orders and/or other demand signals accurately and on time to ensure all goods and services are supplied in accordance with customer and company requirements whilst at the same time optimizing levels of inventory.
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.
Manage 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. 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.
Lead product development, VA/VE, supplier capacity analysis and other supplier engagement processes in support of departmental goals including supplier account reviews and appropriate account review action management.
Carry out other duties as may be required within the job holder’s capability consistent with the terms and conditions of employment.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required with relevant experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
Years Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience
· Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
· Ability to research and analyze data effectively
· Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
· Good/Strong/Excellence verbal and written communication skills
· Presentation skills
· Ability to influence stakeholders
· Excellent customer service orientation
· Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
· Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
· Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
· Strong prioritization skills
· Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
· Supervisory skills, including delegation, training and evaluating performance
· Team building Skills
· Conflict management skills
· Decision making skills
· Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
· Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business
· Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool (s)
· Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, procedures and standards policy and procedure development techniques
· Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax codes
· Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
· Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
· Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems
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WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $78,000 to $126,000
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