What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Parker Hannifin Corporation?
Location: Troy, MI, United States
Job Family
: Procurement
Job Type
: Regular
Posted
: Jan 17, 2024
Job ID: 45623
Total Filtration Services, a division of Parker Hannifin, is currently seeking a Tactical Buyer. The primary responsibilities of this role will include working closely with the Division Supply Chain Manager to manage the procurement and stocking of filtration products, as well as overseeing inbound freight. The ideal candidate will be an independent worker with a strong ability to work collaboratively within the team to identify areas for improvement in inventory management, cost savings, supplier selection, supplier evaluations, and freight expenses. Continuous improvement and a mindset for efficiency are essential for success in this position. The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude for data analysis and expertise in using ERP systems. We are seeking an analytical individual with 3-5 years of experience in purchasing.
* Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe manner, complying with all company safety policies and procedures.* Ensure TFS is using the direct vendor solutions, eliminating non-direct supply chain relationships where possible* Focus on PO accuracy ensuring both Standard Costs and Purchase Prices are maintained in the business system. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with our vendors.* Work with our logistics team to ensure the proper freight method is used.* Responsible for determining centralized stocking locations and managing the transfer of product between branches to meet customer service and vendor purchase requirements* Ensure stocking requests are researched, validated and have proper approvals prior to ordering* Maintain strong relationship and communication with and manage order controls and inventory levels for assigned Distribution centers.* Communicate weekly shipment schedule to assigned branch locations including product quantity and estimated delivery date* Monitor and report on monthly purchasing metrics* Obtain 99% fulfillment rate at assigned branches* Resolve warehouse discrepancies (double shipments, quantity discrepancies, incorrect part number and RGA)* Manage and close out all vendor non-conformances as related to assigned vendors* Ensure processes are documented to comply with TFS standard operating procedures or internal desk manuals* Ensure all required purchasing SOX information is monitored and reported Supervisory Responsibilities:* None
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; utilize ladders with a weight capacity of 250 lbs. or less, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
- Office environment
Travel Requirements:
* Minimal travel
Experience & Educational Requirements:
- 4 Year College Degree Required (Supply Chain Management or Relevant Discipline Preferred)
- C.P.M. Certification a plus
- 3-5 Years of Purchasing experience
- Must possess the initiative to identify problems along with the appropriate solutions
- Deadline driven and results oriented
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. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.
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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. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.
