Commodity Manager - Aerospace

Org Marketing Statement At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. Position Summary The Commodity Manager is responsible for securing the best overall value in quality, service, cost, delivery, and supplier performance for assigned commodities, products, and services. This role develops and executes sourcing strategies, leads supplier negotiations, administers complex and high-risk subcontracts, and ensures supplier compliance with cost, schedule, legal, regulatory, and performance requirements. The position serves as a key business partner to internal stakeholders and may provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to cross-functional teams and less experienced employees. Job Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing and commodity strategies for high-value, long-lead-time, critical parts, equipment, materials, and services. Identify, evaluate, select, and qualify suppliers and manufacturers, including development of new supply sources. Lead quotation, proposal evaluation, and supplier selection activities; present recommendations for management review and approval. Solicit, analyze, and evaluate supplier proposals and quotations; negotiate pricing, terms, conditions, delivery, and service levels to achieve optimal business outcomes. Develop negotiation strategies using cost, pricing, market, and supplier performance data. Plan and conduct major contract and subcontract negotiations, including long-term agreements with key suppliers. Prepare and administer subcontracts, statements of work, supplier data requirements, contractual documents, purchase orders, and amendments in accordance with business and contract requirements. Perform material planning responsibilities for assigned commodities, including lead-time management, material requirements analysis, asset management, and related activities. Support concurrent engineering and new product development efforts by selecting and engaging suppliers capable of delivering cost-effective, producible, and reliable solutions. Conduct supplier site visits and evaluate supplier capability, capacity, delivery, quality, and overall business performance. Support or lead supplier certification, improvement, and performance management activities in partnership with technical, quality, and operations teams. Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders that accurately reflect negotiated pricing, schedules, terms, and conditions, including international supplier or subcontractor requirements as applicable. Monitor subcontract performance, expenditures, reporting requirements, and compliance with contract terms, conditions, budgets, and schedules. Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance internal procurement processes, systems, supplier performance, and overall supply chain effectiveness. Analyze data, identify trends, conduct comparative analyses, and recommend actions to improve cost, quality, delivery, and risk performance. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, commercial, aeros…

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