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Sourcing Specialist

Location : HICKSVILLE, OH, United States

Job Family : Procurement

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Sep 17, 2025

Job ID : 58813

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The Hydraulic Valve Systems Division specializes in leading innovative valve solutions that deliver maximum overall value and a preferred partner to our customers in key markets. Relentless commitment to our key end markets through focused innovative solutions, uncompromising customer service & world class quality that deliver exemplary results.

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.

Position directly reports to Sourcing/Commodity Manager.

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.

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

Coordinates and participates in supplier meetings.

The essential functions have been provided as example 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

-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 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”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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.