Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager - APS Division

Position Summary:

Manages the direction and daily activities of the Division's procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production of the Division's products. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprises systems throughout. The position will directly report to the Division Supply Chain Manager. Will interact with all levels of Division management including operational, engineering, quality control, marketing and finance. This position is in either Cary, NC or Erie, PA with 4 days onsite and 1 day work from home schedule.

This position is in the Assembly & Protection Solutions (APS) Division of Parker Hannifin. To learn more about the Division please visit their site here on Parker.com.

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Essential Functions:

• Plans and directs the activities of the Division's purchases of chemical raw materials, supplies, equipment or services. Identifies chemical raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules and engineering quality requirements. Determines the most cost efficient and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process.
• Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. This will include establishing preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations on price, quality, delivery, certifications, compliance with governmental procurement regulations and group programs. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
• Negotiates with suppliers in response to general performance, material requirements, or cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the company's position. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develops standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier risk mitigation plans and programs.
• Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
• Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6-8 years purchasing/managerial experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, chemical engineering, supply chain management or other related discipline.
• Possess strong analytical and technical skills required to understand chemical business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adopt to practical application.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
• Must have strong negotiating skills and contract knowledge.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.
• Strong leadership and global cross-functional experience.
• Chemical experience preferred. Experience with Automotive market also preferred.
• Master's degree (MS or MBA) preferred.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. 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.

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