Buyer

Parker Hannifin Corp

Lees Summit, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Bidding, Business Administration, Business Operations, Business Skills, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, HVAC, Industry/Trade Press, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Performance Goal Setting, Policy Analysis, Procurement Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales Prospecting, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Writing, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Lees Summit, MO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Buyer Group Filtration Group N. America Division HVAC Filtration Division HVAC Location USA_Lees Summit MO PM Job Family Procurement Job Type Regular Posted May 4 2026Job ID 65290Back to Search ResultsJob DescriptionApply Now >Save JobJob SavedObtains the best quality service and value for products and services through effective bidding negotiation and supplier management. Identifies manufacturing needs identifies and selects suppliers negotiates contracts and arranges delivery. Purchases a high volume and variety of parts equipment services and materials.

  1. Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers researching parts equipment machinery services and materials availability. Develops potential bidder list and initiates formal requests for quotation or proposal.

  2. Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability performance delivery and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification independently or as part of a technical andor quality team.

  3. Purchases parts equipment and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price schedule terms and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.

  4. Evaluates bids for standard and non-standard items. Selects suppliers for a variety of moderately complex or technical materials supplies or services and negotiates price delivery quality and service. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.

  5. 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 suppliermanufacturing issues. Facilitates inspections substitutions and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.

  6. Negotiates and settles damage claims rejections losses return of materials over-shipments cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.

  7. Prepares moderately complex reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing information and trends. Provides parts equipment and materials information by answering questions and requests.

  8. Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and customer service and to reduce costs.

  9. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing trade publications establishing networks andor participating in professional associations.

  10. Complies with federal state and aerospace industry regulations ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with GovernmentCommercial Practices Manual GPMCPM policies and procedures.

Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on specific projects. Mentors new employees. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities e.g. continuous improvement.

Education and ExperienceBachelors degree BA in Business Administration or related field 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 two or more years of increasingly responsible related purchasing experience. Certificate in Purchasing Management CPM or APICS desired.

Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods principles and concepts. Knowledge of industry practices general business operations and policies. Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement. General knowledge of and ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to purchasing and related areas. Proficient in standard business application software and specialized purchasing andor materials systems e.g. electronic data interface EDI or manufacturing resource planning MRP systems. Ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact. Ability to work within general work objectives regarding projects and team goals. 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.

Benefit & Retirement PlansParker offers competitive benefit programs includingComprehensive coverage for medical prescription drugs dental vision voluntary optional life accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

401k Plan with company matching contributions at 100 of the first 5 of pay.

Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3 of pay.

Career development and tuition reimbursement.

Other benefits including paid parental leave short and long-term disability programs adoption assistance a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection legal protection and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

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. However U.S. Citizenship Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

Minority Female Disability Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor"If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionDrug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parkers 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.Apply Now >Save JobJob Saved

About the Company

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Parker Hannifin Corp

Parker is the global leader in motion and control technologies, precisely engineering solutions for customers around the world.
Capabilities

Parker’s engineering expertise spans the core motion technologies – electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic – will a full complement of fluid control systems; software and electronic controls; filtration systems; and instrumentation and sealing technologies.

The motion and control industry supports nearly all finished goods on the market today. We’re committed to helping our customers achieve higher levels of productivity. You can’t see the engineering in our products, but every day you experience the results of our work, on virtually everything that moves.

Global Strengths

With operations in more than 46 countries around the world, Parker offers many career paths and opportunities for advancement. We offer a number of hands-on training programs that enables new hires to quickly get up to speed and begin contributing to Parker’s success immediately. In addition, employees are encouraged to actively participate in professional and industry- related organizations.

Company facts

With annual sales exceeding $10 billion, Parker is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision- engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial , mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 54 consecutive years, among the top five longest- running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://www.parker.com , or its investor information site at http://www.phstock.com

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1918
WEBSITE
https://www.parker.com