Sourcing Manager I (Purchasing / Commodity Manager)

Sourcing Manager I (Purchasing / Commodity Manager)

The Sourcing Manager leads the Purchasing staff and the procurement activities (Product and Non-Product) for the site. Plan, coordinate, and direct complex aerospace procurement processes from initial proposal/quote through receipt of purchased parts and services including returns to vendor and subcontracts. Ensure that procurement procedures comply with laws (domestic/international), regulations, and internal corporate policies and objectives.

Job Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct work for the team of purchasing employees including regular, intern/co-op, and contractor staff
• Develop procurement strategies and oversee all procurement and material planning activities from initial proposal/quote efforts through receipt of the product or service
• Organize, direct, and implement cost-reduction activities to ensure maximum return on expenditures
• Implement processes to manage risk within the supply chain and monitor procurement procedures to comply with laws (domestic/international), regulations, and company policy
• Manage contractual differences between purchase order requirements and supplier performance; establish contractual obligations while ensuring compliance with laws and truth in negotiations (TINA)
• Monitor the changing aerospace marketplace to plan and execute mitigation strategies that preserve cost and delivery performance; ensure site continuity of operations
• Ensure quoting process is compliant with price competitiveness and other U.S. FAR/DFAR clauses, and that those T&Cs are flowed to vendor base via the RFQ/RFP process
• Plan tactics and strategies for negotiations of subcontracts to maintain expenditures within program material budget
• Ensure Purchasing team meets SCM KPIs on depth of delay reduction, OTIF/LISC, Work Transfer throughput, DSI, DPO, PPV/PPI, RPPM, LT improvements, and PR-PO conversion timeliness
• Support Supplier FAIR/PPAP process and compliance for purchased parts to include ITAR/EAR flow down
• Support Corporate traceability reporting for conflict materials, ROHS/REACH compliance, and other international, Federal, State, and local regulations
• Lead and mentor the purchasing team on management and actioning of SAP exception messages (pull in, push out, cancel, past due/overdue)
• In coordination with SIOP and Planning team, execute exception messages to align supply plan and risk with demand/capacity plan to ensure continuous factory flow
• Closely manage supplier RMA/RTV process to ensure timely and effective support for continuity of factory (OE and MRO) operations
• Coordinate team support to work transfer team, supplier performance & development teams, costing/bid team, SIOP process including PFEP, quality, engineering, and operational excellence teams
• Manage staff selection, performance, development, and training to ensure team competencies and capabilities deliver business goals and expectations

Other Responsibilities As Assigned:

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required
• May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required; MBA preferred
• Years of Experience: 7+ years of aerospace (AS9100/9102) procurement and supply chain leadership experience
• Technical Experience: SAP ERP/MRP system experience highly preferred; High Mix aerospace manufacturing environment preferred
• Certification: ACIPS certification (ASCM CSCP or CPIM) strongly preferred
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. law

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.

Employment Opportunity (EN-USA): 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 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 accordance with U.S. import & and 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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $111450 to $195150 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• 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 Company-Paid Holidays.