Supplier Development Specialist (Aerospace)

　　Location : ELYRIA, OH, United States

　　Job Family : Procurement

　　Job Type : Regular

　　Posted : Feb 16, 2024

　　Job ID : 45464

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　　Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Parker has increased its annual dividend per share paid to shareholders for 66 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. Learn more at www.parker.com.

　　This is an on-site, individual contributor role in Elyria, Ohio. A Bachelor's Degree is required.

　　POSITION SUMMARY

　　Individual contributor role that works closely with suppliers to develop their capability to produce Parker products with repeatable and sustainable processes to ensure zero defects and on time delivery to need dates.

　　Utilizes PMP, Six-Sigma, APQP and PPAP methods in everyday activities.

　　Plans, schedules, and coordinates efforts of the supplier development engineering staff or acts as an individual researcher or functional expert on projects with significant customers/suppliers and business impact.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　May participate in supplier site audits and/or coordinate supplier audits with a cross functional team to determine appropriateness and quality of supplier’s product.

　　Will initiate vendor quality management, improvements including evaluating process capability, tracking delivery, output, and reporting of supplier performance.

　　Develops, grows, and communicates a functional understanding of Parker products and processes with our suppliers.

　　Works closely with suppliers to develop their capability to produce Parker products with repeatable and sustainable processes to ensure zero defects and on time delivery to need dates.

　　Plans, schedules, and coordinates efforts of the supplier development engineering staff or acts as an individual researcher or functional expert on projects with significant customers/suppliers and business impact.

　　Domestic and international travel may be required, 15% of time.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Minimum of 3 to 5 years supplier development experience.

　　Bachelors Degree (BA) in Business Administration, or related field AND experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

　　Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of increasingly responsible related experience. Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired.

　　Thorough knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles, and concepts.

　　Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies.

　　Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques.

　　Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g., electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems).

　　Ability to work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs.

　　Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams.

　　Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.

　　Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and recommend changes to procedures.

　　Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top management.

　　Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

　　Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

　　Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services.

　　Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

　　Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices.

　　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.

　　ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

　　The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

　　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. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for all positions, and certain positions may require specific types of legal work authorizations. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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