Buyer I - Aerospace

Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$61,810.00 - $102,920.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

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.

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services necessary to support production and plant operations as economically and efficiently as possible.

Job Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely manner and ensuring accurate information is included in the purchase order.

Responsible for commodity delivery and quality performance, including obtaining accurate delivery information from suppliers.

Direct solicitation from suppliers using a formal inquiry format, incorporating all necessary information required for seller's quotations.

Evaluate quotations received from prospective suppliers and make a decision regarding award of purchase order.

Negotiate with selected suppliers to obtain the lowest unit cost.

Implement formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase order, encompassing all corporate and government requirements.

Establish contractual obligations for any changes affecting the original definitive contract and to insure compliance to protect Parker Meggitt from government claims for defective pricing or fraud.

Identify problem areas and initiate corrective action and establish problem resolution dates.

Maintain compliance with all corporate and divisional procurement policies and procedures as contained within the corporate Standard Practice Letters and Procurement Manual Instructions.

Provide regular and periodic reporting in areas of responsibility as directed by management.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree required; major in Business or Engineering preferred

Minimum 2 years' experience as a Buyer/Expeditor or Material Planner

SAP experience desirable

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to drive tasks to completion

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

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 Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of r ace, ethnicity, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual 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.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of r ace, ethnicity, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

68399-1A