Buyer III / Lead - Electronics - Defense Systems Division

Position Summary

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

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.
  
  

Education And Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, management, customers and other stakeholders in the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Requires knowledge of purchasing processes, policies, procedures and an understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess strong negotiation skills and experience in executing long-term agreements (LTA’s) in support of supplier stock and reduced PPI.
• Experience with FAR requirements is highly preferred.
• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environment desired.
  
  

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• 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.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

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”)

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