Sourcing Mgr

Responsibilities Are you ready to shape a brighter future? In the Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Pump & Motor Division we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference. We have an exciting opening for a Sourcing Manager in Kings Mountain, NC This position manages the daily activities of the procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production of the Division’s products. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprise systems throughout the procurement process. Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Manages the activities of the Division’s purchase of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services. Identifies raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules and engineering quality requirements. Determines the most cost efficient and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process. Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers. Interviews, selects and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the company’s position. Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers. Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price. Develops standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs. Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Division’s suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers. Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets. Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function. We Are Looking For Talent With Minimum of 5- 7 years purchasing/managerial experience. year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred. Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities. Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adapt to practical application. Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand the 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. Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient. With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation. Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future. Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first cul…

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