Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager (Director Level) - Military Flight Controls Division

Military Flight Controls Division

Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division's JetPipe electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages the direction and daily activities of the Divisions procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production of the Divisions products. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprises systems throughout the procurement process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans and direct the activities of the Division's purchases of raw materials, supplies, equipment or services.
• Identifies raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules and engineering quality requirements.
• Determines the most cost efficient and reliable materials needed for the manufacturing process.
• Establishes preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.
• Promotes and uses strategic suppliers.
• Interviews, selects and negotiates with suppliers in response to material requirements/cost issues.
• Establishes procedures to leverage the company's position.
• Ensures purchasing strategy reflects the consistent utilization of local suppliers vs. Group strategic suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develops standard/automated re-order procedures. Develops crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs.
• Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Ensures purchases and capital expenditures are consistent with Division strategies and within department budgets.
• Responsible for integrating the Division with electronic interfacing throughout the purchasing function.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of the relevant manufacturing, quality or operations support function that would typically be obtained through a Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing-related business or technical discipline, and eight or more years of progressive experience within the specialty area. Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results. Certification or a professional designation in a specialty area may be required or preferred depending on position requirements.

Four or more years of increasing responsibility for leadership within manufacturing operations requiring advanced project planning and team organizational skills.

Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.

Thorough understanding of production technology, and/or specialty support areas including broad knowledge of business and regulatory environments and trends.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay range: $117,554.00 - $205,782.00/Annually

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

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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