Sourcing Manager I

About the role

The Defense Systems Division is part of the Parker Aerospace Group, located in Irvine, California. Our products are used across military and commercial platforms globally. We specialize in cutting edge thermal management systems and components including fans, pumps and compressors, ammunition handling systems, weapon scoring systems, dynamic pressure sensors, piezoelectric accelerometers, towed targets, reeling machines, and associated telemetry. For over fifty years, we have been a leader in defense products, contributing to the operational success of some of the most advanced military platforms worldwide.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manages the direction and daily activities for strategic procurement and sourcing for the Divisions.
• Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprise systems throughout the procurement process.
• Plans and directs the activities of the Division's purchases of materials.
• Determines the most cost efficient and reliable sources of supply needed for the manufacturing process.
• Leads and ensures execution of strategic long-term agreements and strategic pricing agreements with identified suppliers in Division.
• Leads and ensures execution of VMI programs with identified materials in the Division.
• Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.
• Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
• Interviews, selects, and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues.
• Establishes procedures to leverage the company’s position.
• Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develops standard/automated re-order procedures.
• Develops crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs.
• Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Drives strategies to grow margin expansion through deflation and lead/maintain deflation projects.
• Conducts regular review of purchase price indexes to confirm variances.
• Develops and hires top talent to ensure long-term success of the department.
• Supports team members in LTA negotiations to ensure long term continuity of supply for the business.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of purchasing/managerial experience.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in negotiating in a single-source environment and long lead times (approximately 52 weeks).
• Preferred: Understanding of aerospace machining, casting, forging, electronics, hardware and raw material markets to drive cost reduction.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preferred: Certification in supply chain management.
• Possesses analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and ability to apply it practically.
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand 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 enterprise principles and practices.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.Sc./B.Eng) from a four-year college or university or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Pay

Pay range: $113,680 to $199,055 annually.

Participation in the Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium costs.
• 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.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.