Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Arizona

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. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is by focusing on everyone's talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.

Job Designation

The purpose of this position is to effectively manage procurement activities and cross-functional relationships with assigned suppliers ensuring appropriate purchasing policies and procedures are applied at all times.

Job Core Responsibilities

* Manage relationships with suppliers of goods and services to ensure quality, cost, delivery, & inventory levels to meet the KPIs of the organization.

* Ensure conformance to contract obligations and terms and conditions.

* Conduct requests for quotation, evaluation, negotiations, and sourcing activities as directed in order to meet performance targets and business guidelines.

* Maintain blanket POs with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) suppliers to ensure on time delivery and adherence to entitlement of inventory.

* Drive annual cost down and minimize supplier cost increases. Accountable for commodity Purchase Cost Variance (PCV) performance.

* Place purchase orders on time to ensure all goods and services are supplied in accordance with customer and company requirements while optimizing levels of inventory.

* Expedite and/or escalating problems efficiently both internally and externally to minimize impact on our business.

* Facilitate and lead meetings internally and externally as required to address issues including daily accountability meetings, weekly open order reviews & escalation calls with suppliers.

* Support of the procurement of materials and services including obsolesce, engineering changes, part revisions, invoice issues, pricing discrepancies, expediting/de-expediting, cancellations, and the management of defective materials (RMA/RTV).

* Ensure system accuracy such as supplier contact information, lead times, minimum order quantities, delivery frequency, and schedules.

* Review KPIs related to purchasing effectiveness and efficiency in order to determine corrective actions where necessary and to explore opportunities for continuous improvement, including joint initiatives with suppliers where appropriate.

* Support product development, Kaizens, supplier capacity analysis and other supplier engagement processes in support of departmental goals.

* Liaise with program management teams and take appropriate actions as directed from customers.

* Ensure compliance with government laws and regulations, company policies and processes

* Generate and manage detailed supply chain metrics to support company KPIs including inventory entitlement and input relief models.

* Other responsibilities as assigned

* Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Job Specifications

Education: Bachelor degree required

Certifications: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP formerly APICS) a plus.

Years of Experience: 5-8 years of procurement experience

Skills:

* Experience in purchasing materials for a manufacturing organization

* Demonstrated ability to prepare bid documents, handle bidding process and analyze all bid results

* Strong experience negotiating license contracts with a track record of success

* Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

* Ability to drive tasks to completion

* Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

* Proficient in Microsoft Office

* Data analysis skills a plus

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.

* Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.

* Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.

Financial Security and Growth:

* Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.

* Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.

* Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

* Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.

* Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.

* Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

* Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

* Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

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")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

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.