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Parker Hannifin Corporation Sourcing Specialist in Apodaca, Mexico
Sourcing Specialist
Location : Apodaca, NL, Mexico
Job Family : Mfg & Prod Engineering
Job Type : Regular
Posted : May 23, 2024
Job ID : 44726
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Parker Hannifin can be found on and around everything that moves. The company employs approximately 58,000 people in 49 countries around the world and with annual sales exceeding $13 billion dollars. Parker is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker’s focus on solving some of the world’s greatest engineering challenges sparks our passion for innovation and secures our future growth. Our technological expertise creates a more sustainable future for us all.
The Sourcing Specialist will develop long-term business strategies aligned with key stakeholders. The individual will also be accountable for managing critical supplier agreements, strategic sourcing, monitoring, and evaluating and improving supplier performance, developing the supplier base and conducting research to support the commodity strategy. The Sourcing Specialist will lead all strategic sourcing initiatives for the assigned commodities as well to provide direction. Responsible for attending and following up on customer orders and ensuring their correct billing, maintaining constant monitoring of stocks in order to meet delivery time.
Overall accountability for strategic sourcing and commodity strategy management to support the business partner goals and objectives
Analyze commodity spend management opportunities and deploy appropriate strategic plans
Collaborates with key stakeholders to understand business initiatives and Supply Chain’s role in the success of each initiative to meet company objectives
Accountable for managing critical supplier agreements including new sources within given commodities, critical renewals, negotiation of terms, issue identification, tracking and resolution
Prepares and conducts market surveys and bidder conferences to gather or provide information necessary to select subcontractors and assembles pre-award documentation required for anticipated subcontracts. Develops company procurement negotiation objectives based on the evaluation of cost and pricing data.
Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery, and other key business criteria. Leads supplier certification surveys as part of a technical and/or quality team. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.
Strong technical knowledge in the area of manufacturing or in the commodity that is being purchased
Ability to communicate effectively and make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to division management, bidders, suppliers, and customers. Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services. Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
Fluent English for business conversations
Minimum of 3 years supplier development experience
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.
Must have knowledge on commodities such as, Machining, Grey Iron Castings, Ductile Iron Castings, Sand Cast, Investment Casting, Die Cast, Sheet Metal Fabrication
GD&T methodology and blueprint interpretation