Position Summary

Parker Lord is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manger to join our Assembly and Protection Solutions Division (APS). The Division Sourcing Manager will manage the direction and daily activities of the divisions procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production of the Divisions products. The role is responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprises systems throughout the company and division. The Division Sourcing Manager will directly report to the Division Supply Chain Manager and support 2-4 direct . This role will interact with all levels of Division management; including operational, engineering, quality control, spaneting and finance.

This position is located in Cary, NC and will operate on a four day in office, one day remote hybrid schedule. For more information on our APS Division, check out our website: https://www.parker.com/us/en/divisions/assembly-and-protection-solutions-division.html

Responsibilities

• Plans and direct the activities of the Divisions purchases of chemical raw materials, supplies, equipment, or services. Identifies chemical raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules, and engineering quality requirements. Determines the most cost efficient and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process.
• Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. This will include establishing preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, compliance with governmental procurement regulations and group programs. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
• Negotiates with suppliers in response to general performance, material requirements, or cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the companys position. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develops standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier risk mitigation plans and programs.
• Develops and benchspans best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
• Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline,
• Minimum of 6-8 years purchasing/managerial experience.
• Possess strong analytical and technical skills required to understand chemical business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adopt to practical application.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
• Must have strong negotiating skills and contract knowledge.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.
• Strong leadership and global cross-functional experience
• Chemical experience preferred. Experience within the Automotive spanet also preferred.
• Master’s degree (MS or MBA) preferred.

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 Hannifin

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.

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