Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

Location : SAN DIEGO, CA, United States

Job Family : Procurement

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Feb 27, 2025

Job ID : 55077

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ORGANIZATION STATEMENT :

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. 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.

Here at Parker, our purpose is simple yet powerful : we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technology breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To accomplish this, we need talented and engaged individuals who are passionate about their field, willing to take on complex challenges, and ready for responsibility.

This position is for Parker Hannifin’s Composite Sealing Systems Division, located in San Diego (Otay Mesa), California.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for securing the highest quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. This role involves identifying manufacturing needs, selecting appropriate suppliers, negotiating contracts, and coordinating the delivery of goods and services. The Purchasing Specialist will also be tasked with purchasing critical, complex, and high-value parts, equipment, services, and materials essential for operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability, prepares statements of work for items proposed for procurement.

Develops potential bidders lists and formal requests for quotation or proposal.

Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May support or lead supplier certification surveys as part of a technical and / or quality team.

Evaluates proposals from potential suppliers.

Selects suppliers for a variety of highly complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service.

Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers

Negotiates final terms and conditions of purchase, awards and administers the procurement contract to conclusion.

Maintains accurate lead times for assigned items.

Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers.

May include orders with international suppliers and / or subcontractors involving import / export trade.

Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Determines and implements corrective actions to resolve impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.

Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier / manufacturing issues.

Facilitates inspections, substitutions, and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.

Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.

Monitors and evaluates supplier’s ability to meet all company and government or commercial procurement requirements and ensure that the pertinent technical and quality issues receive adequate attention to assure compliance.

Prepares complex reports and analyses by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems. Develops, coordinates, and implements improvement initiatives with key suppliers.

Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analysis. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials.

May lead or be assigned to a special project team.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and / or participating in professional associations.

Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government / Commercial Practices Manual (GPM / CPM) policies and procedures.

May provide leadership to others in department.

Acts as prime contact on high level projects, establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects.

Trains and mentors less experienced employees.

Shares specialized knowledge with others.

Represents company on high-level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

Follows established safety and environmental policies, procedures and methods applicable to the work area.

Performs other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

Experience :

5 years of increasingly responsible related experience.

Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired.

Skills :

Thorough knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts.

Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies.

Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.

Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques.

Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing and / or materials systems (e.g. electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems).

Ability to work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require trade-offs.

Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams.

Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and recommend changes to procedures.

Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top management.

Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services.

Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Physical Demands :

Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting or standing.

Ability to use hands and fingers for extended periods of time.

Ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

P arker 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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

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 Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) () and Genetic Information Discrimination ()

SALARY INFORMATION :

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range : $84,942 - $141,713 annually.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders], or have refugee or asylee status).

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE :

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Salary : $84,942 - $141,713