Machining Buyer II - Defense Systems Division

Position Summary

Job Title:

Buyer II - Machining
Job Code: 552007
Department:
Procurement
Exempt

The Buyer II is responsible for the procurement of direct and indirect materials to support manufacturing operations. Negotiates financial and delivery terms and places POs at the best total value (with verifiable justification) and based on FAR/DFAR requirements. Working closely with commodity lead/purchasing manager and supplier quality engineer, recommends and selects alternate sources to leverage capacity, quality, delivery and cost.

The Buyer II works collaboratively and proactively for the procurement of any commodity assigned, including machined and/or fabricated items, castings/forgings, outside processing, modified COTS and managing the entire procurement activities from quote request to on time delivery and acceptance.

• Negotiates and executes long‑term agreements (LTAs) and supply contracts to ensure the best value and uninterrupted supply of products.
• Actively contributes to improving purchasing KPIs by managing purchase orders and assigned suppliers.
• Obtains quotes for customer proposals.
• Evaluates bids based on quality, price and delivery and negotiates cost reductions.
• Responsible for resolving purchase order discrepancies with accounting and receiving.
• Obtains documentation for inspection if needed.
• Support MRB activities and resolve supplier discrepancies and product returns.
• Follows all FAR requirements and thresholds to assure compliance with purchase order documents and order justifications.
• Reviews open orders daily to assure on time delivery.
• Works with planner to reschedule deliveries if required.
• Experience in a high‑mix, low volume manufacturing environment desired.

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' of applicable experience in bid evaluations and negotiating long‑term agreements.
• High level of organizational skills, efficient use of time, ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects and continually meet deadlines.
• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environment desired. Familiar with UCC/FAR and DFAR requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, management, customers and other stakeholders.
• Experience with FAR requirements preferred.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, policies, procedures and an understanding of manufacturing processes. Direct experience in procurement of repair services, facility maintenance, operations, machined parts, MIL‑SPEC hardware, calibration and metal finishes required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, preferred.
• Must have ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks in a timely manner. Close attention to detail and high level of accuracy is needed.

• Must be able to travel to resolve suppliers' issues, if applicable.

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

• Pay Range: $83,250 to $138,550 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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  membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including…