Position Summary

• Onboarding of new Suppliers and Terms Negotiations
• Manage all Indirect Material Sourcing and Procurement Activities
• Assist with bid evaluations, cost analyses, price justification, and risk assessment of suppliers
• Assist with supplier negotiations on new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders
• Draft purchase orders and agreements for approval 
• Coordinate and participate in supplier, production and spaneting meetings
• Assists in contract execution, implementation and supplier reviews for assigned contracts
• Manage purchasing activities for key inventory programs
• Various logistics projects & tasks 

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and execute cost reduction initiatives aligned to Divisional Deflation and Purchase Price Index plans.
• Support individual sourcing projects and/or a set of assigned commodities by utilizing best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills.
• Satisfy customer demand
• Maximize return on assets
• Ability to prioritize, meet commitments, take ownership, problem solve and be proactive while working in a team environment and providing excellent customer service
• Effectively utilize team boards to drive department metrics
• Participate in Lean activities
• Understand the Parker WIN strategy 

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Post Secondary Business Degree with Supply Chain/Operations focus
• Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and a manufacturing environment

Certifications

• Enrollment in Supply Chain Management Professional program

Skills

• Proficient in computer skills and associated software –Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with all internal and external contacts
• Superior follow up and organizational skills
• Knowledge of lean and quality concepts
• Adaptability and flexibility combined with a commitment to accuracy
• Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
• Proficient at reading drawings, blueprints and specifications