Job Description

With annual sales of $14.3 billion in fiscal year 2019, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company has operations in 50 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 63 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Administers contracts by analyzing performance requirements and customer purchase order requirements issued against Purchase Orders, Basic Contract Agreements, and/or Long-Term Agreements. Analyses include performance to delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions and other contract provisions. Ensures contract files and supporting documents are maintained. Determines technically and commercially compliant proposal packages in response to customer or contract requirements. Investigates customer claims by collecting and analyzing information. Monitors contract performance and determines the need for contract amendments or extensions. Determines when customer directed changes are out-of-scope. Maintains records of contract change activity. Authorizes the work to be performed by releasing the Sales Order into the system. Provides contract information to others in planning or operations for order fulfillment and communication with customers. Researches and resolves customer issues and provides status. Keeps the customer informed until the specific problem is resolved. Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Maintains current professional and technical knowledge and may participate in professional associations (e.g. the National Contract Management Association (NCMA); the International Association of Commercial Contract Management (IACCM).

Bachelors degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Professional entry level position. May have limited prior industry experience or have worked under direction in previous student internship programs. Understanding of basic contract administration principles and concepts and general business operations. General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to contract administration. Ability to develop a thorough knowledge of corporate and division policies and administrative procedures. Ability to work with only general work direction and instructions regarding the scope and priority of assignments. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, financial reports, and technical proposals; develops recommendations to clarify or resolve problems. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or other internal teams. Ability to use standards business applications software and to learn specific databases for contracts or customer contacts. Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and customers.

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. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions. (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 http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf PWDNET