• Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager

    Parker Hannifin Corporation (Erie, PA)


    Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager

     

    Location : ERIE, PA, United States

     

    Job Family : Procurement

     

    Job Type : Regular

     

    Posted : Apr 29, 2025

     

    Job ID : 56685

     

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    Job Description

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    Manages the direction and daily activities of the division's procurement 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 position will directly report to the Division Supply Chain Manager. Will interact with all levels of division management; including operational, engineering, quality control, marketing and finance.

     

    Scope/Supervision and Interaction: __X__ Has Direct Reports ____ Does Not Have Direct Reports.

     

    + Plans and directs the activities of the division's purchases 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. This will include establishing preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, compliance with governmental procurement regulations and group programs.

    + Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.

    + Negotiates with suppliers in response to general performance, material requirements, or 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 risk mitigation plans and 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.

     

    The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

    REQUIRED:

    + Minimum of 8 years purchasing/managerial experience

    + Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or other related discipline

    + Possess strong analytical and technical skills 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

    + Must have strong negotiating skills and contract knowledge

    + 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

    + Strong leadership and global cross-functional experience

    PREFERRED:

    + Master’s degree (MS or MBA)

     

    This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

     

    Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

     

    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.

     

    (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

     

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    Drug-Free Workplace

    In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.