Buyer - Commercial Aerospace

Org Marketing Statement

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 passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, 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.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

The Commercial Flight Controls Division, headquartered in beautiful Ogden, Utah, is a global leader in aerospace flight controls. We are the preferred supplier of flight control solutions for the commercial, regional, business jet and advanced air mobility marketplace by offering a premier customer experience with superior engineered products that exceed our customer and regulatory requirements.

We’ve broken ground with more-electric technology and electromechanical flight control systems. Looking ahead, we’re further improving flight control actuation for traditional and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft with new technologies and manufacturing advancements.

We are seeking a results-driven Buyer to support high-volume production programs within a complex commercial aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for procuring technical and production materials while ensuring best value, on-time delivery, quality performance, and regulatory compliance.

The Buyer partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Development to support production schedules and mitigate supply chain risk across commercial aerospace programs.

• Source and procure a wide variety of aerospace production materials, equipment, and services
• Lead RFQs, bid analysis, and supplier selection for moderately complex and technical commodities
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, terms, to optimize cost and service performance
• Issue and manage purchase orders ensuring accuracy in price, lead time, and contractual terms
• Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness) and proactively mitigate risk to production
• Resolve delivery, quality, over-shipment, cancellation, and engineering change issues
• Develop alternate sources of supply to improve resilience and cost competitiveness
• Partner cross-functionally to support production schedules and customer commitments
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, lead time reduction, and process efficiency
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, aerospace industry standards, and internal procurement policies

• Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in ERP/MRP systems
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and drive resolution
• Professional communication skills across all organizational levels

• Aerospace or regulated industry experience
• APICS, CPSM, or related supply chain certification

• Suppliers consistently meet on-time delivery and quality targets
• Reduced…