Subcontract Procure Spec Sr - Fluid Systems Division

Position Summary

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world's leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today. In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.

Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success that results from that growth.

Summary

As a Senior Subcontract Procurement Specialist at Parker Fluid Systems Division in Irvine, CA, your role will be pivotal in securing optimum quality, service, and value for our products and services. This will be achieved through proficient bidding, negotiation, and effective supplier management. You will be entrusted with the development, negotiation, and administration of highly intricate and high-risk subcontracts. Your focus will be to ensure adherence to cost, schedule, legal, and performance criteria from our suppliers, thereby playing a critical role in maintaining the high standards of our operations.

If you are a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills, a keen eye for detail, a self-starter, and a knack for building positive relationships, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Selects qualified suppliers and manufacturers and develops new supply sources of high dollar value, long lead time, critically needed parts, equipment, materials, or service. Acts as chairperson of the quotation/proposal evaluation/selection committee and presents the results for appropriate management review.

• Performs material planning duties related to assigned commodity including lead-time maintenance, analyzing material requirements, asset management, and other associated activities.

• Supports concurrent engineering efforts by selecting suppliers to participate in development activities aimed at obtaining cost effective, producible, reliable decisions.

• Solicits and evaluates proposals/quotations from suppliers and negotiates prices and terms to achieve optimum results for the company. Prepares and conducts market surveys and bidder conferences to gather or provide information necessary to select subcontractors. Assembles pre-award documentation required for anticipated subcontracts.

• Negotiates long-term contract agreements with key suppliers to obtain effective prices, terms, products, and services.

• Plans and conducts major contract negotiations. Prepares subcontracts, statement of work, supplier data requirement lists, contractual documents and amendments as required to comply with contract specifications.

• Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May support or lead supplier certification surveys as part of a technical and/or quality team.

• Administers subcontracts by interpreting and implementing the terms, conditions, and/or provisions of the purchasing agreements. Develops and administers all reporting procedures with subcontractors on rates of expenditure and analyzes such expenditures against allowed budgeted amounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field (e.g. finance, law/contract law; program management), or an equivalent combination of education 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 eight or more years of increasingly responsible experience in contract administration or procurement including two or more years of high-level project and customer/supplier management.

• Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or Contracts Management and prior international subcontracting experience desired.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

• Knowledge of standard procurement compliance practices, familiarity with ERP systems.

• Strong interpersonal and project management skills; demonstrated ability to work with engineers and all levels of management.

• Must be detail oriented, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and persuade/influence others.

The essential functions have been provided as examples 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 all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. We aim to offer a base pay that aligns with the midpoint of our salary range. Pay Range: $98,429 - $164,140.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Team!

• We believe in the importance of work life integration and support an optional 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS).

• Interested in furthering your education? We offer up to $10,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.

• Work hard, play hard! We enjoy celebrating our employees for all that they do. You can look forward to various social committee activities throughout the year including an End-of-Year BBQ, Halloween contest, Holiday party, Trivia contests, etc.

• Stay healthy with wellness. Earn rewards for participating in health and emotional wellbeing challenges, receive an annual biometric screening, and enjoy access to our onsite gym.

• Competitive annual bonus incentive plan.

• 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate vesting in addition to a 3% Retirement Income Account match (3 year vesting period).

• Comprehensive medical and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care. Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Conditions of Employment

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident ["green card" holders], or have refugee or asylee status).

Parker Hannifin

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. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.