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Supplier Performance Specialist SR - Fluid Systems Division

Location : IRVINE, CA, United States

Job Family : Procurement

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Nov 12, 2025

Job ID : 60626

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Do you have what it takes to shape a better tomorrow?

We’re Parker, a multinational company. We move things, people and ideas forward. Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

We’re looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.

Your day-to-day / What we are expecting from you / Your responsibilities

• Lead end to end recovery and performance improvement programs for the most critical suppliers and highest revenue impact. Conducting deep dives into constraints and guiding suppliers to resolve them.

• Mentor and coach Supplier Recovery Specialists: provide on‑the‑job coaching, technical guidance on RCA/CAPA and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead cross‑functional continuous improvement events with suppliers and internal teams to eliminate systemic root causes.

• Will have responsibility for leading supplier recovery and risk mitigation efforts at supplier sites located anywhere in the country.

• Will initiate vendor quality management, improvements including evaluating process capability, tracking delivery, output, and reporting of supplier performance.

• Deploy Supplier Recovery, which may include any combination of assessments, training, quality improvements, delivery improvements, capacity improvement, lead-time reductions.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelors degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field (e.g. finance, law/contract law; program management).

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through ten or more years of increasingly responsible experience in contract administration or procurement including two or more years of high level project and customer/supplier management.

• Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or Contracts Management and prior international subcontracting experience desired.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex supplier recoveries, CAPA programs and cross‑functional improvement projects.

• Proven stakeholder management and executive communication skills — comfortable presenting to senior leaders.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to supplier sites (up to 50%+ where required).

Ideally, you will also have

• Experienced in RCA methodologies (8D, 5 Why), process improvement tools and project management.

• Ability to lead and influence without direct authority and to manage external supplier relationships. Advanced, specialized knowledge of material requirements planning methods, principles, industry practices, and policies. Knowledge of complex legal and regulatory requirements related to government procurement regulations, or similar commercial or FAA requirements.

What we offer

+ Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.

+ Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!

+ Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.

+ Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.

+ Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!

+ Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.

If you don’t find yourself in all points, apply anyway,because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us!

Have we sparked your interest?

Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible - we look forward to getting to know you. Please apply with your complete application documents directly online.

Competitive Compensation

+ Pay Range: $104400 to $174150 annually

+ 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 Company-Paid Holidays.

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)