Purchasing Specialist - Fluid Systems Division

Purchasing Specialist - Fluid Systems Division

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

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 Purchasing Specialist is accountable for disciplined purchasing execution that supports aerospace production and program requirements. The role serves as a primary purchasing contact for schedule-critical buys, partners cross-functionally with Planning/MRP, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Operations, Receiving, and Finance/AP, and supports consistent adherence to procurement procedures and flow-down requirements. Responsibilities emphasize PO placement and administration, supplier follow-up and expediting, lead-time and promise-date management, resolution of quality/shipping/invoice discrepancies, and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end purchase order (PO) placement and administration (creation, review, release, acknowledgements, changes, cancellations, pricing/qty/date updates, closeout) ensuring accuracy, revision control, and clear traceability in ERP/MRP.
• Align daily purchasing actions to MRP/planning signals, build schedules, and customer/program priorities; quickly surface exceptions, constraints, and material risks to stakeholders.
• Drive expediting and shortage recovery for past-due/at-risk orders, including recovery plans, split/partial shipments, reschedules within approved parameters, and escalation as needed.
• Maintain active supplier communication to secure and document ship commitments (promise dates/lead times), confirm readiness to ship, and coordinate schedule commitments to support production adherence.
• Resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies (short/over, damage, mis-ship, price/qty/receipt variances) by coordinating with Receiving and Finance/AP to support timely three-way match and payment.
• Coordinate quality/nonconformance issues impacting supply (documentation gaps, rejects, containment) with Quality/Engineering and suppliers; manage RMA/RTV, replacement, and rework/repair PO actions to restore supply.
• Manage procurement impacts of engineering changes (ECNs), print/revision updates, and specification changes, ensuring correct PO amendments, supplier notification/acknowledgement, and disposition of WIP/in-transit material as required.
• Ensure PO compliance with applicable aerospace/customer/regulatory requirements, including required flow-down clauses, traceability/serialization, certifications (e.g., CofC/test reports/AS9102 when applicable), DPAS/priority ratings (if applicable), and ITAR/EAR/export-control requirements.
• Maintain complete, audit-ready procurement records and support internal audits/reviews, including record retention and documentation control per company procedures.
• Produce and communicate operational purchasing status and metrics (open order status, past-due aging, OTD, expedite/shortage queues, lead-time/promise-date changes); provide clear updates for production and program reviews.
• Provide day-to-day cross-functional support to Planning/MRP, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Receiving, and Program teams; mentor/coach junior buyers on tactical execution, ERP discipline, and compliance expectations.
• Conduct supplier site visits (as required) and evaluate suppliers on production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria; support supplier certification surveys as part of a technical and/or quality team.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to internal purchasing processes and systems; develop, coordinate, and implement improvement initiatives with key suppliers.
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data, making comparative analyses, and evaluating proposed changes in methods and materials; may lead or be assigned to a special project team.
• Share specialized knowledge with others; represent the company on high-visibility projects as assigned; contribute to team results through cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications (preferred): CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent procurement/supply chain credentials.
• 812 years of purchasing/procurement experience with strong emphasis on tactical execution in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• High-volume and/or schedule-critical PO placement, maintenance, and administration through closeout
• Expediting, supplier follow-up, and promise-date/lead-time management
• Shortage management and schedule recovery coordination with Planning/MRP and Operations
• Resolving receiving, quality, shipping, and invoice discrepancies (three-way match support)
• Interpreting engineering/quality requirements and ensuring correct flow-downs and documentation
• Working within ERP/MRP systems to manage procurement actions and status accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain data accuracy, and communicate clear status/risk updates across stakeholders.

Core Competencies / Skills

• Disciplined PO execution, attention to detail, and strong documentation/traceability practices
• Expediting and supplier follow-up; ability to drive timely acknowledgements, shipments, and recovery actions
• Strong understanding of schedule sensitivity and production priorities; effective shortage triage and escalation
• Working knowledge of technical/quality requirements (certifications, CofC, inspection records) and flow-down compliance
• Clear written and verbal communication for supplier correspondence, PO changes, and status reporting
• Data accuracy and operational reporting skills; ability to maintain actionable open order and past-due metrics
• Collaboration and coordination across Planning/MRP, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Receiving, and Finance/AP
• Supplier assessment support (site visits, capability reviews, participation in certification surveys)
• Continuous improvement mindset; ability to use data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace procurement experience supporting engineered products, special processes, and/or build-to-print components in a production environment.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and aerospace customer flow-down requirements as they relate to PO terms, documentation, and supplier compliance.
• Experience supporting international procurement, including import/export coordination and shipping documentation.

Professional Development

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.

Working Conditions / Travel

• Primarily office/manufacturing site environment with frequent interaction across Operations, Planning/MRP, Receiving, and Quality.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required for supplier support (domestic and/or international, as applicable).

Compliance (ITAR / Export Control)

• Position may involve access to export-controlled information and/or controlled goods. Candidate must be eligible to work with items and technical data subject to applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR and EAR, and comply with all company policies and procedures governing export-controlled information.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive