Buyer, Engineering

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Parker Aerospace develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our team of engineers and technology specialists works to shape the future of aviation in partnership with customers.

As a member of our team, you contribute to fulfilling our mission: "Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow." Parker offers opportunities for professional and personal development while contributing to innovative technologies and products.

The Buyer is responsible for commodities or assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts. The Buyer ensures timely acquisitions of product or service from known sources of supply. The Buyer may resolve issues in requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time delivery or supplier payment functioning in a closely supervised environment.

• Identifies and recommends suppliers by researching potential suppliers, parts, equipment, machinery, services, and material availability.
• Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team.
• Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing requests for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements reflecting negotiated price, schedule, terms, and conditions. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
• Evaluates bids for standard and non-standard items. Selects suppliers for lower-cost items or items of limited scope and complexity and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.
• Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Arranges and participates in conferences between suppliers and company personnel to resolve issues.
• Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers. Provides parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.

• 4-year college degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline.
• Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
• Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Intermediate computer skills and ability to understand electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

• Health and Well-being:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one;
  Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts; wellness incentive credits; EAP; multiple dental and vision options;
  Flexible Spending Accounts; life Insurance; disability coverage; and additional benefits.
• Financial Security And Growth:
  Competitive salary with an annual bonus; 401k employer match up to 5% and RIA contribution of 3% (overall 8% match).
• Time Away & Work-life Balance:
  Generous Paid Time Off; up to 15 paid holidays per year; parental leave; adoption assistance and other time-off benefits.
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