Sourcing Specialist

OverviewParker 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.Are you ready to shape a brighter future? In Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Valve Systems Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.Position SummaryWe have an exciting opening for a Sourcing Specialist who will develop long-term business strategies aligned with key stakeholders. The individual will also be accountable for managing critical supplier agreements, strategic sourcing, monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance, developing the supplier base and conducting research to support the commodity strategy. The Sourcing Specialist will lead all strategic sourcing initiatives for the assigned commodities. Responsible for attending and following up on customer orders and ensuring their correct billing, maintaining constant monitoring of stocks in order to meet delivery time.ResponsibilitiesOverall accountability for strategic sourcing and commodity strategy management to support the business partner goals and objectivesAnalyze commodity spend management opportunities and deploy appropriate strategic plansCollaborates with key stakeholders to understand business initiatives and Supply Chain’s role in the success of each initiative to meet company objectivesAccountable for managing critical supplier agreements including new sources within given commodities, critical renewals, negotiation of terms, issue identification, tracking and resolutionPrepares and conducts market surveys and bidder conferences to gather or provide information necessary to select subcontractors and assembles pre-award documentation required for anticipated subcontracts. Develops company procurement negotiation objectives based on the evaluation of cost and pricing data.Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery, and other key business criteria. Leads supplier certification surveys as part of a technical and/or quality team. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.Strong technical knowledge in the area of manufacturing or in the commodity that is being purchased.Ability to communicate effectively and make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to division management, bidders, suppliers, and customers. Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services. Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing.Qualifications4 year college degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline.Minimum of 3 to 5 years supplier development experienceExperience 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 electronic processing. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.Must have knowledge on commodities such as Machining, Grey Iron Castings, Ductile Iron Castings, Sand Cast, Investment Casting, Die Cast, Sheet Metal Fabrication.GD&T methodology and blueprint interpretation. #J-18808-Ljbffr