Sourcing Specialist

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for a new Sourcing Specialist to help support individual sourcing projects and/or a set of assigned commodities using procurement tools and negotiation skills. This role will report to the Sourcing & Procurement Manager. The Sourcing Specialist works collaboratively and proactively to identify process, sourcing and contract improvement opportunities.

What Is a Quick Coupling?
Parker's Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provides critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Fire & Rescue teams.

Essential Functions

• Sources suppliers, and may assist with bid evaluations, cost analyses, price justification, and risk assessment of suppliers.
• May assist with supplier negotiations on new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders.
• Assists in contract execution. implementation and supplier reviews for assigned contracts
• May drafts purchase orders and agreements for approval by the Sourcing & Commodity Manager.
• Coordinates and participates in supplier meetings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Bonus Pay
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Weeks of Paid Vacation

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.

EEO Statement
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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