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.

This position supports individual sourcing projects and/or a set of assigned commodities by deploying best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills. Position also administers contract execution, implementation and supplier reviews for assigned contracts. The Sourcing Specialist works collaboratively and proactively to identify process, sourcing and contract improvement opportunities. Scope/Supervision and Interaction: Position directly reports to Sourcing/Commodity Manager.

Position sources suppliers, bid evaluations, cost analyses, price justification, and risk assessment of suppliers. Conducts 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. Develops and maintains commodity strategies for assigned commodities. Evaluates supplier bids for standard and non-standard items. Negotiates best overall cost and delivery. Recommends capable suppliers. Identifies and investigates cost savings opportunities. Suggests, implements, and manages cost savings projects thru to completion. Supports new part validation processes. Develops alternative sources of supply. Coordinates and conduct supplier site visits. Evaluates capability, performance, delivery, capacity, and quality. Facilitates and supports supplier audits. Monitors and supports supplier development and performance.

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. Additional Comments: 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.

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