Sourcing/ Commodity Specialist

Location: San Diego, CA 92154 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Manufacturing and Production Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin Corporation is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. With annual sales of more than $10 billion, Parker provides systematic, precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker has more than 57,000 employees in 43 countries around the world. Sourcing/ Commodity Specialist Position Summary: 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 enterprises system throughout out the procurement process.   Essential Functions: Manages the activities of the Division’s purchases of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services. 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. Promotes and uses strategic supplier. Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery and service.Develop standard/automated re-order.  Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs. Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Division 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. Able to travel into Tijuana, MX In Addition, the job includes other functions that may be assigned.  Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in a related Business or Materials Management field or 3-5 years of related experience required. Process analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities. 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. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.  We offer and excellent compensation/benefits package including health benefits, tuition reimbursement, quarterly bonus, 401K match, holidays, vacation, career development, and more.  Please send resume to css_jobs@parker.com