Onsite Sourcing Specialist Metamora, OH

Sourcing Specialist - Onsite Group: Filtration Group N. America Division: Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration (HAF) Location : USA METAMORA OH FILTER Job Family : Procurement Job Type : Regular Posted : Mar 3, 2026 Job ID : 60397 Position Summary This position supports individual sourcing projects and/or a set of assigned commodities by deploying best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills. This position handles supplier selection and relationship management, negotiates contracts and pricing, and ensures compliance with the contracting procurement standards. The Sourcing Specialist works collaboratively and proactively to identify process, sourcing, and supplier improvement opportunities. This is an onsite position and is based in Metamora, OH and will report to the Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager. Responsibilities 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. May assist with supplier negotiations on new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders. 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. Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers. 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. 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. Qualifications 5+ years of increasingly responsible related experience. Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired Thorough knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts. Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies. Knowledge, Sills, & Abilities 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 effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top management. 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. Benefit & Retirement Plan 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. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff … (remaining statement from original text) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr