Buyer

Position Summary The Buyer is responsible for commodities or assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories, and concepts. The Buyer ensures timely acquisitions of product or service from known sources of supply. Additionally, the Buyer may resolve issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness, on‑time delivery or supplier payment functioning in a closely supervised environment. Responsibilities Identify and recommend suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and material availability; conduct supplier site visits and evaluate production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria; may complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team. Purchase parts, equipment, and materials by preparing requests for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers; issue purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated. Evaluate bids for standard and non‑standard items and select suppliers for lower‑cost items or items of limited scope and complexity; negotiate price, delivery, quality, and service; develop alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance; advise appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery. Resolve shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues; facilitate resolution by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel. Negotiate and settle damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over‑shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes with suppliers; provide parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests; prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Participate in continuous improvement activities and provide suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency. Comply with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensure adherence to requirements and advise management on needed actions; comply with GPM/CPM policies and procedures. Qualifications 4‑year college degree in Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline. Experience and/or exposure to supply‑chain concepts and manufacturing through internships or training programs. Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend appropriate 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. Pay Range $84,915 to $134,795 annually. Competitive Compensation Participation in Annual Incentive Program. Benefit & Retirement Plans 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. Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership and financial planning assistance provided at no cost. Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates. Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons and conform to federal, state and local laws. 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr