Buyer I

Job Description

The Buyer is responsible for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services necessary to support production and plant operations as economically and efficiently as possible.

Job Core Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely manner and ensuring accurate information is included in the purchase order.
• Responsible for commodity delivery and quality performance, including obtaining accurate delivery information from suppliers.
• Direct solicitation from suppliers using a formal inquiry format, incorporating all necessary information required for seller's quotations.
• Evaluate quotations received from prospective suppliers and make a decision regarding award of purchase order.
• Negotiate with selected suppliers, to obtain the lowers unit cost.
• Implement formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase order, encompassing all corporate and government requirements.
• Identify problem areas and initiate corrective action and establish problem resolution dates.
• Maintain compliance with all corporate and divisional procurement policies and procedures as contained within the corporate Standard Practice Letters and Procurement Manual Instructions.
• Provide regular and periodic reporting in areas of responsibility as directed by management

Education: Bachelor Degree in Business or Engineering required.
Years' Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience as a Buyer/Expeditor or Material Planner

Skills:
* SAP experience desirable
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to drive tasks to completion
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• Participation in health and emotional wellbeing challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

• Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Employment opportunity (EN-USA)

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")

DRUG TEST

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.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.