Buyer I
Location : Troy, IN, United States
Job Family : Procurement
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jul 6, 2025
Job ID : 58142
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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 Buyer is responsible for commodities or assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts. The Buyer ensures timely acquisitions of product or service from known sources of supply. Additionally, the Buyer may resolve issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time delivery or supplier payment functioning in a closely supervised environment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability.
Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria.
May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team.
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.
Evaluates bids for standard and non-standard items.
Selects suppliers for lower cost items or items of limited scope and complexity and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service.
Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
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 supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.7.
Provides parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests.
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency. Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
4 year college degree
Supply Chain management or relevant discipline.
Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing. -Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and understanding of supply chain policies and practices, including government procurement if applicable.
Ability to work on assignments that are moderately complex where judgement is required in evaluating information, resolving problems and making recommendations.
Ability to work with only general work direction with no instructions usually given for routine work and general instructions given for new work or special assignments.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to calculate amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages.
Ability to communicate effectively to present ideas, facts and some technical information, and to respond to inquiries and complaints from customers or regulatory agencies.
Ability to use standard business software applications and specialized spreadsheet and database systems (e.g. manufacturing resource planning (MRP), financial and accounting data).
Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self - development activities.
TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer or to talk or hear. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The essential functions have been provided as example 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
The essential functions have been provided as example 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
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. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for all positions, and certain positions may require specific @types of legal work authorizations. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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