Sourcing Manager

About the Role

Join the Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Pump & Motor Division, where we play a pivotal role in applications that shape our world. We are involved in almost everything that moves, helping customers solve complex engineering challenges by enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. We value diversity and foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. This Sourcing Manager position in Kings Mountain, NC, supports sourcing projects and assigned commodities by deploying best practices, procurement tools, and negotiation skills. You will assist in contract execution, implementation, and supplier reviews while identifying process and sourcing improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers and assist with bid evaluations, cost analyses, price justification, and risk assessment of suppliers.
• Assist with supplier negotiations for new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders.
• Draft purchase orders and agreements for approval by the Sourcing & Commodity Manager.
• Coordinate and participate in supplier meetings.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree in Supply Chain Management or a relevant discipline.
• Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts, methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
• Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and recommend automation opportunities.
• Intermediate computer skills and understanding of electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and external contacts.

About the Company

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For over a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities, and create a brighter future. Our team members, spanning more than 40 countries, serve customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway, and transportation. Our purpose—Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow—is driven by a people-first culture that values teamwork, inclusion, and growth. We empower team members across functions to collaborate and innovate, helping customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.