Position Summary

Parker Lord is seeking an experienced Division Sourcing Manager to join their Assembly and Protection Solutions (APS) Supply Chain organization. The Division Sourcing Manager will be responsible for managing the direction and daily activities of the Divisions procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production of the Divisions products. They will be responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprises systems throughout. The position will directly report to the Division Supply Chain Manager and will interact with all levels of Division management; including operational, engineering, quality control, spaneting and finance.

This position will be located in Cary, NC on a four day in office, one day remote hybrid schedule. It will have direct reports both in Cary, NC and other Parker Lord locations.

For more information on Parker Lord and the APS Division, you can check out our website there --->https://www.parker.com/us/en/divisions/assembly-and-protection-solutions-division.html

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: 

• Plans and direct the activities of the Divisions purchases of chemical raw materials, supplies, equipment, or services. Identifies chemical raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules, and engineering quality requirements. Determines the most cost efficient 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. This will include establishing preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, compliance with governmental procurement regulations and group programs. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers
• Negotiates with suppliers in response to general performance, material requirements, or cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the companys 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.
• Develops standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier risk mitigation plans and programs.
• Develops and benchspans 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

Qualifications: 

• Required Education and Experience:
  • Minimum of 6-8 years purchasing/managerial experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, chemical engineering, supply chain management or otherrelated discipline.
• Possess strong analytical and technical skills required to understand chemical businesspractices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adopt to practicalapplication.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing.
• Must have strong negotiating skills and contract knowledge.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interfacewith all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.
• Strong leadership and global cross-functional experience
• Chemical experience preferred. 
• Experience within the Automotive spanet also preferred.
• Master’s degree (MS or MBA) preferred.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or parkerhannifin.

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Drug Tests

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