Electronic Buyer III - Defense Systems Division
Location : Irvine, CA, United States
Job Family : Procurement
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Dec 9, 2025
Job ID : 61421
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Job Title: Buyer III
Job Code: 552107
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.
Position Summary/Essential Functions:
The Electronics Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procurement of direct materials for electronic commodity with emphasis of CCA, PWB, cables assemblies parts to support manufacturing operations and new business development. This role includes negotiating financial and delivery terms and places POs at the best total value (with verifiable justification) based on FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) requirements. The Electronics Buyer will work closely with the sourcing /commodity manager and supplier quality engineer, recommends and selects alternate sources to leverage capacity, delivery, quality, and cost.
The Electronics Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of fabricated parts, including but not limited to, machined parts, castings/forgings, extrusions and modified COTS parts while managing the entire procurement activities. Accountable for supplier OTD and quality. Represents procurement team in supplier meetings.
Negotiates and executes long-term agreements (LTAs) and supply contracts to ensure the best value and uninterrupted supply of products.
Spearheads source activities in liaison with Engineering, commodity manager/supplier quality liaison.
Evaluates bids and selects source for electronic components and assemblies and negotiates price, delivery while ensuring best quality.
Researches, identifies, and develops alternate sources.
Works with internal stakeholders and commodity manager for new supplier selection effort to mitigate supply chain risks.
Ability to fully interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required.
Understanding of counterfeit prevention process for electronic components.
Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Resolves quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues.
Experience in a high-mix, low volume manufacturing environment desired.
Experience with ITAR, FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) procurement practices, price analysis/documentation compliance desired.
Possesses excellent technical writing skills to objectively articulate and document market research data, cost elements and interpretation of engineering tech memos in support of fair and reasonable price justifications.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or relevant discipline.
Minimum of 7 to 9 years' of applicable experience.
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 aerospace/defense manufacturing environment desired.
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, management, customers and other stakeholders in the organization.
Experience with FAR requirements.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Possess strong negotiation skills and experience in executing long-term agreements in support of supplier stock and reduced PPI.
Requires knowledge of purchasing processes, policies, procedures and an understanding of manufacturing processes.
Ability to interpret 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.
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.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
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.
