Supplier Development Specialist (Aerospace)

at Parker Hannifin Corporation - ACD in Elyria, Ohio, United States

Job Description

Supplier Development Specialist (Aerospace)

Location: ELYRIA, OH, United States
Job Family
 : Procurement
Job Type
 : Regular
Posted
 : Apr 10, 2024
Job ID: 45464

Job Description

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... For full info follow application link.

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. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.