Conditions of Employment This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
In Motion Systems Group and Pneumatic Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered.
We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.
We have an exciting opening for a
Division Sourcing & Procurement Mgr. based in Richland, MI. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, consider putting your experience in motion at Parker Pneumatic Division (PDN). Here you will find a passionate team built on a winning culture that puts our people and customers first. We are inspired by our purpose of Enabling Engineering Breakthrough that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.
The Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager manages the direction and daily activities of the Divisions procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment, and operating supplies required for production of the Divisions products. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprises systems throughout the procurement process.
Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:This role has direct reports and will directly report to the Division Supply Chain Manager. You will interact with all levels of Division management, including operational, engineering, quality control, marketing, and finance. May supervise the Sourcing/Commodity Manager and Sourcing Specialist. Key supplier and key customer contact required.
Your Main Responsibilities:- Plans and direct the activities of the Division's purchases of raw materials, supplies, equipment, or services.
- Identifies raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules, and engineering quality requirements.
- Determines the most cost-effective and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process.
- Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.
- Promotes and uses strategic suppliers. Interviews, selects, and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues.
- Establishes procedures to leverage the company's position.
- Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.
- Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
- Develop standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs.
- Develop and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
- Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
- Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function.
Qualifications:- Minimum of 6-8 years purchasing/managerial experience.
- 4-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
- Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
- Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adopt to practical application.
- Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
- Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.
- SAP Experience
