Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist

Join Parker's Filtration Group and be part of a global team driving innovative filtration solutions that protect people, equipment, and the environment across diverse industries. Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture where your ideas fuel progress and your work makes a meaningful impact on sustainability and technological excellence.

This position supports individual sourcing projects and/or a set of assigned commodities by deploying best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills. Also, assists in contract execution, implementation and supplier reviews for assigned contracts. They will also be responsible for driving improvement on key Supply Chain metrics, inclusive of Supplier on Time Delivery, Supplier Payment Terms, Freight Opportunities, Supplier Pricing, and Inventory Management.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

Position will directly report to the Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager. Will collaborate with supply chain management, quality and engineering teams meeting customer requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Will initiate and lead vendor quality management / improvements including evaluating process capability, tracking delivery, output, and reporting of supplier performance.
• Maintains and builds supplier relationships and robust communication process.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Leads continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• Provide analytical support by monitoring metrics for the customer, management and team, while also creating ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Identifies, investigates, and recommends potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability in combination with detailed cost analysis, price justification, and risk assessment of suppliers. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
• Responsible for leading supplier site audits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team.
• Collaborates with the business unit to establish preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.
• Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Project leadership and support. Play an active and leading role in various cross functional and independent projects through management, analysis, or data development – with the ultimate goal of developing into a collaborative and cooperative team player on an organization-wide level.
• Accountable for investigating and facilitating low-cost country sourcing.

Qualifications:

• 4 year college degree Supply Chain management or relevant discipline.
• Experience 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 of electronic processing.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing. Technically proficient in Excel, Access, and ERP systems.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical product drawings.
• Must have implemented PPAP and Quality System Improvements in the supply base
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, etc.
• Ability to not only identify problems but also act towards solving them.
• Aptitude to manage by influence not only by hierarchy.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean Training desirable.
• Manufacturing engineering experience preferred. Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.
• Plastic Injection Molding and Die Cast commodity experience preferred.

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.
• Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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.