Buyer, Business

Overview

The Buyer I position uses expertise in performing a variety of purchasing activities including pricing, negotiating terms, volume discounts, long-term contracts and delivery of goods/services with suppliers. This role processes all POs/PAJs/SAP transactions at location for all indirect expenses that include non-manufacturing materials, tools, maintenance, facility, blanket POs, office supplies, etc. Capable of assisting other Buyers to procure manufacturing materials and services.

Applies government laws and regulations while conducting procurement activities and ensures alignment with management objectives.

• Review MRP (SAP) order action messages, maintain schedule and visibility, identify and resolve issues until shipment. Generate work orders and issue purchase orders based on MRP (SAP) messages.
• Perform complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of goods/services.
• Negotiate best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, maintaining efficient output of purchase orders to achieve highest quality at best value.
• Establish source selection criteria for evaluation of quotations including target pricing.
• Evaluate quotations received from prospective suppliers and make decisions regarding award of purchase orders.
• Process changes, re-schedules and outside processing as required.
• Implement formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase orders, encompassing all corporate and government requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies between purchase order requirements and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with government laws, regulations and procurement policies and procedures.
• Follow through on special requests and expedite; identify potential late deliveries and plan recovery.
• Identify problem areas, initiate corrective actions and establish problem resolution dates in a timely manner.
• Maintain current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g., delivery dates, pricing, change orders) required to accomplish production schedule goals.
• Prioritize material handling from receipt to shipment based on schedule requirements and department workload.

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
• Years
  
  Experience:
  
  2-5 years of relevant experience

• SAP procurement software experience
• Buying cycle experience
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement in aerospace/manufacturing environment
• Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role
• Demonstrated ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, handle bidding process and analyze all bid results
• Strong experience negotiating license contracts with a track record of success
• Comfortable navigating a rapidly changing environment that encourages innovation, agility, and proactive problem-solving
• Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management
• Familiarity with production planning and demand forecasting

• Pay Range: $69,500 to $115,000 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

• Parker offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, life, accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance with competitive premium costs.
• 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, disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership and financial planning assistance.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

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