Division Chemical Sourcing Manager

Position Summary

The Division Chemical Sourcing Manager manages the direction and daily activities of the Division's procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production of the Division's products. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprise systems throughout the position. The role will directly report to the Division Supply Chain Manager. Will interact with all levels of Division management, including operational, engineering, quality control, marketing and finance.

Has direct reports.

• Plan and direct the activities of the Division's purchases of chemical raw materials, supplies, equipment or services, identifying chemical raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules and engineering quality requirements.
• Determine the most cost‑efficient and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process.
• Establish preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications and compliance with governmental procurement regulations and group programs, promoting the use of strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers on performance, material requirements or cost issues, establishing procedures to leverage the company's position and reflect the consistent utilization of local suppliers versus Group strategic suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service and price.
• Develop standard and automated re‑order procedures; create crisis management and supplier risk mitigation plans and programs.
• Benchmark best practices among the Division's suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation.
• Ensure purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
• Integrate the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function.

• Minimum of 6‑8 years purchasing/managerial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, chemical engineering, supply chain management or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and technical skills required to understand chemical business practices and recommend automation opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and apply it practically.
• Advanced computer skills and understanding of electronic processing.
• Strong negotiating skills and contract knowledge.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Innovative and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.
• Strong leadership and global cross‑functional experience.
• Chemical experience preferred; automotive market experience also preferred.
• Master’s degree (MS or MBA) preferred.

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  or @parkerhannifin.

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