Supply Chain Manager II - Aerospace

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passion and deep engineering expertise allow us to shape the future of aviation in partnership with customers.

As a member of our team, you help make “Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.” Your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

The Supply Chain Manager leads the Supply Chain function for the Parker Aerospace (Milwaukie, Oregon, OECO LLC) site. They define and manage commodity strategies and sourcing decisions while ensuring business supply requirements are satisfied, and procurement procedures comply with government laws, regulations, and management objectives.

• Leads the site Supply Chain function, including procurement, estimating, planning, inventory management, shipping/receiving, logistics, and SIOP (sales, inventory, operations planning) process.
• Develops, implements and reports on inventory reduction strategies.
• Manages and reports on KPI metrics for working capital and inventory control.
• Defines and manages commodity strategies and sourcing decisions while ensuring the successful management and enhancement of the business’s supply chain.
• Develops and implements procurement strategy plan; identifies potential cost savings and oversees the budget while ensuring compliance with government laws and regulations (domestic/international).
• Reduces overall supply risk through contingency planning and understanding supplier capabilities, disaster preparedness, and financial health.
• Develops and improves overall supplier and supply base capabilities.
• Tracks, forecasts, and manages changing global markets and geo‑political environments.
• Identifies needs and potential suppliers, solicits bids, reviews bids, and then selects suppliers.
• Negotiates and awards contracts and approves payments to suppliers while maintaining vendor relationships.
• Supports continuous improvement activities across the entire supply chain, including the development and implementation of appropriate measures of performance.
• Leads and directs work for a team of employees as defined by business needs.
• Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.
• Responsibility for Year over Year PPV/PCV reduction.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant supply chain experience; aerospace experience highly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in materials/purchasing function and supply chain leadership for manufactured goods.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and demonstrated experience in developing strategic sourcing strategies.
• Managerial responsibility for Vendor Liaison, Buyers, and Supply Chain Specialists.
• Experience with inventory management concepts (turns, VMI, reductions), contract negotiations, demand forecasting, and operations planning.
• Proven track record of successful supply chain leadership and bottom‑line results.
• Ability to develop, manage, and execute procurement strategies that drive financial and operational performance across sub‑functions of the Supply Chain.
• Proven track record of leading transformational change to improve KPI initiatives.
• Preferred experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Demonstrated understanding and execution of Plan for Every Part strategy, supermarket pull systems, consignment.
• In‑depth understanding of contracts, compliance, and government laws (domestic/international) relating to procurement functions.
• Must have hands‑on experience in vendor selection and negotiation.
• Sourcing/Procurement experience at the leadership level.
• Experience with eSourcing tools, such as internet reverse auctions, a plus.
• Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively with internal clients, peers, senior managers, and external suppliers.
• Excellent project management and…