Commodity Leader - Electronics - Defense Systems Division
Location : Irvine, CA, United States
Job Family : Procurement
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Nov 6, 2025
Job ID : 60158
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Job Title: Commodity Leader - Electronics
Job Code: 552008
Department: Procurement
Exempt
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.
Sourcing Leader - Electronics
Position Summary/Essential Functions:
Leading the electrical commodity procurement team, The Sourcing Lead is responsible for ascertaining strategies to achieve tactical excellence (i.e. Supplier OTD, On-time PO Placement, PCV, etc.) and strategic initiatives for the electrical commodity. The Sourcing Lead will work with the strategic sourcing team to find, select and approve suppliers to be on the ASL. The Sourcing Lead will be the "expert" of the commodity and act as a liaison between functional departments and purchasing. This role will supervise electrical commodity buyers.
Increase value to the business with a goal of improving the total cost, cash, inventory and quality by:
Procure parts at prices consistent with DSD target price to archie improved PPI. Notify the appropriate DSD contract administrator/program manager and purchasing manager of exceptions.
Negotiate proposal bids, LTA and provide FAR compliant price justification.
Execute long term agreements (LTA) with suppliers to ensure favorable price and uninterrupted supply of materials.
Maintain the approved supplier list (ASL) for the electrical commodity. Establish supplier development programs to maximize value from incumbents and to identify and establish alternate suppliers. Monitor, manage and improve supplier delivery/quality performance for the electrical commodity, plans and execute improvement initiatives.
Function as a point of contact for purchasing in new product introduction (NPI) programs.
Communicate exceptions to the applicable planner and purchasing manager.
Increase WADPO with electronic commodity suppliers.
Supervise, train, evaluate and motivate employees withing the commodity to accomplish department/company goals and objectives. Monitor staff size, skill sets, employee performance and job assignments in support of current business requirements. Take direct and timely action when necessary.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree(BS/BA) in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent; and 7 to 10 years of of purchasing, material planning, sourcing or related experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment desired.
The Purchasing department is a fast-paced environment and requires a high level of organizational skills, efficient use of time, the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects and continually meet deadlines.
Experience in high-mix, low volume aerospace/defense manufacturing environment desired. Familiarity with UCC/FAR and DFAR requirements is desired.
Requires knowledge of purchasing processes, policies, procedures and an understanding of manufacturing processes.
Direct experience in procurement of PCB/PCBA, MIL-SPEC electronic components, and electro-mechanical assemblies is required.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required.
Must be skilled in negotiation techniques.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.
TRAVEL
Must be able to travel domestically and international to resolve suppliers' issues, if applicable.
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.
Competitive Compensation
Pay Range: $100300 to $166900 annually
Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) 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 Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)
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.
