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Position Summary

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.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. 

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. 

Military Flight Controls Division Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division's JetPipe electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

SUMMARY:

Procures indirect goods and services to support business operations while ensuring the best overall value, quality, service, and compliance. Responsible for sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships for non-production purchases such as MRO, facilities, professional services, office supplies, equipment, and other operational needs. Partners with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, evaluate supplier proposals, manage purchase orders, and support cost savings, supplier performance, delivery, and contract compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sources, evaluates, and selects qualified suppliers for indirect goods and services, including but not limited to MRO, facilities, tooling, equipment, office supplies, professional services, utilities, and other non-production business needs.
• Develops and maintains supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, reliable service, quality performance, and alignment with business requirements.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals/quotations from suppliers and negotiates prices and terms to achieve optimum results for the company. 
• Prepares and conducts market surveys and bidder conferences to gather or provide information necessary to select subcontractors. 
• Assembles pre-award documentation required for anticipated subcontracts.
• Develops company negotiation strategies based on an evaluation of cost and pricing data. Conducts fact finding investigations. 
• Negotiates long-term contract agreements with key indirect suppliers to obtain effective prices, terms, products, and services.
• Plans and conducts major contract negotiations. 
• Prepares subcontracts, statement of work, supplier data requirement lists, contractual documents and amendments as required to comply with contract specifications.
• Coordinates with Accounts Payable, Receiving, Quality, Facilities, Engineering, Operations, and other departments to resolve procurement-related issues.
• Processes purchase requisitions and issues purchase orders 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.
• Applies and may lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes within the division. 
• Develops, coordinates, and implements improvement initiatives with key suppliers. 
• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. 
• Administers subcontracts by interpreting and implementing the terms, conditions, and/or provisions of the purchasing agreements. 
• Develops and administers all reporting procedures with subcontractors on rates of expenditure and analyzes such expenditures against allowed budgeted amounts.
• 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.
• Acts as consultant to management on major matters. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. 
• Identifies mentoring needs. Trains and mentors less experienced employees. 
• May provide leadership to others in department or to ad-hoc teams. 
• May serve as functional expert.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. 
• Represents company on specific 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).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field (e.g., finance, law/contract law; program management), and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. 
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of increasingly responsible experience in contract administration or procurement. 
• Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or Contracts Management desired.
• Advanced, specialized knowledge of material requirements planning methods, principles, industry practices, and policies. 
• Knowledge of complex legal and regulatory requirements related to government procurement regulations, or similar commercial or FAA requirements. 
• Ability to effectively assess, lead, and implement continuous improvement in critical and/or high-impact areas. 
• 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 complex problems where in-depth analysis and evaluation of situations or data frequently require complicated negotiations. 
• Ability to solve a wide range of unique problems of considerable scope and complexity that may require new approaches or significant modification of standard procedure. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policies and recommend changes to procedures.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from subcontractors, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to division management, bidders, suppliers, and customers. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range:  102305 to 162590 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans 

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
   

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

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.