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Procurement Manager

Location : OGDEN, UT, United States

Job Family : Supply Chain/Logistics

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 7, 2025

Job ID : 58952

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Job Description

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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.

The Commercial Flight Controls Division, headquartered in beautiful Ogden, Utah, is a global leader in aerospace flight controls. We are the preferred supplier of flight control solutions for the commercial, regional, business jet and advanced air mobility marketplace by offering a premier customer experience with superior engineered products that exceed our customer and regulatory requirements.

We’ve broken ground with more-electric technology and electromechanical flight control systems. Looking ahead we’re further improving flight control actuation for traditional and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft with new technologies and manufacturing advancements.

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager provides leadership for site-level Supply Chain and Materials Management activities, including materials planning, scheduling, inventory and asset control, cash flow management, information flow, and coordination from customer order through procurement to delivery. This role works across functions — suppliers, business unit managers, production planners, purchasing, IT, shipping/receiving and inventory — and has matrix management responsibilities. The Purchasing Manager directly leads Purchasing and Supplier Quality functions and will have direct reports.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities: supplier selection, evaluation, certification and reduction, order placement, supplier follow-up, price negotiation and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.

+ Directly manage Purchasing and Supplier Quality teams; hire, coach, develop and evaluate direct reports.

+ Own Production Planning Department MRP activities to support sales objectives and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries.

+ Maintain accountability for site/division materials metrics and Standards of Performance.

+ Oversee MRP database ownership and data integrity through matrixed relationships; drive high degree of accuracy and ownership of planning data.

+ Define, recommend and implement automated systems and process improvements to plan and track material flow (from customer order through procurement to delivery) in support of supply chain strategy.

+ Ensure material management policies align with Division inventory control objectives.

+ Facilitate corporate purchasing and materials initiatives (common part numbers, supplier-managed inventory, consolidated purchasing agreements, supplier reduction, supplier quality certifications).

+ Advise on supplier-managed inventory and supplier-based contract structures with customers.

+ Support internal and external audits relating to planning, procurement and inventory control functions.

+ Prepare and manage the department budget within established guidelines and lead cost-reduction programs across procurement-to-delivery processes.

+ Promote and implement Lean principles, Kanban and other materials requirement planning techniques; support cellular manufacturing and JIT/MRP II practices.

+ Perform technical maintenance on a variety of laboratory equipment as required by site operations.

+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development for materials team members; communicate and enforce company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

+ Minimum 6 years of progressive purchasing/materials management experience in a high-volume, world-class manufacturing environment.

+ Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management or related field required. Certification in materials management and quality preferred.

+ Experience with modern materials management systems and practices, including supply chain management, cash flow and asset management, JIT, MRPII, MRP, Kanban. APICS/CPM certification preferred.

+ Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships, supplier certification programs and government procurement compliance.

+ Strong analytical and technical aptitude to evaluate business practices and identify/implement automation opportunities.

+ Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver cost reduction programs.

+ Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; effective at cross-functional and supplier-facing interactions.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with enterprise planning systems.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

• Career development and tuition reimbursement

• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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.

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

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)