Buyer, Engineering

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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.

The Buyer 3 role supports individual sourcing projects and assigns commodity categories by applying best practices, procurement tools, and strong negotiation skills. The Buyer 3 assists with contract execution, implementation, and supplier performance reviews, as well as day‑to‑purchasing operation and raw material planning. Acting strategically and collaboratively, this position also supports opportunities to improve sourcing processes and contract terms. The Buyer 3 manages complex purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies, while securing the highest quality products at the best value.

• Manage day‑to‑day activities in support of the procurement of materials and services including obsolescence, engineering changes, part revisions, invoice issues, pricing discrepancies, expediting/de‑expediting, cancellations, and the management of defective materials. Ensure compliance with government laws and regulations and company policies and processes. Lead cross‑function and senior‑level meetings internally and externally as required to ensure successful resolution of issues.
• Own system and supply chain performance parameters such as supplier contact information, lead times, minimum order quantities, delivery frequency, and schedules. Review performance data related to purchasing effectiveness and efficiency and take a leadership role in driving corrective actions where necessary.

• Manage large, complex supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness targets are achieved and eradicate and/or elevate problems efficiently both internally and externally to minimize impact on the business.
• Proactively work with major suppliers and commodities to discover and exploit opportunities for continuous improvement, performance improvement, savings, and other efficiencies by working across supplier and internal organizations.

• Manage purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment and invoice payment.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, production, quality, logistics) to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Oversee inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess inventory, balancing cost and availability.

• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and supplier communications.

• Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards and supply chain dynamics.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, to meet deadlines.
• Experience with ERP and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Experience with aerospace and general understanding of FAR, DFAR, and ITAR procurement regulation.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to understand and read engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience with global sourcing and managing international suppliers.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5‑7+ years of experience in procurement, especially in aerospace or nuclear.
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