Buyer I (Indirect) - Aerospace Location : Akron, OH, United States Job Family : Procurement Job Type : Regular Posted : Sep 12, 2025 Job ID : 59529 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today. In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner. Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success resulting from that growth. Position Summary The Indirect Buyer is accountable for the development, implementation, and on-going management of assigned indirect categories that reduce the total cost of goods and services and derive value from suppliers and supply chain activities. Responsible for reducing the overall supply risk through contingency planning and understanding of supplier capacities, disaster preparedness, and financial health. Develop and improve overall supplier and supply base capabilities. Support facility capital planning. Responsible for the day-to-day placement of purchase orders. Responsible for vetting supplier documentation to facilitate master data approval. Responsibilities • Develop indirect category strategies that identify preferred sources of supply, consolidate the BSD supply base, minimize overall risk and cost, maximize value, and plan for and manage transitions in supply and services. • Plan for and negotiate effective long term pricing agreements for products and services. • Develop effective supplier relationships at appropriate levels to ensure long term partnerships with key suppliers. • Research new and improved sources of supply as appropriate to support sourcing activities. • Work proactively with suppliers and BSD personnel to drive savings from supply chain. • Support resolution of significant supplier performance issues. • Support and align with BSD indirect sourcing activities. • Proactively secure supplier innovation in support of BSD products and services. • Support new capital, services, product, and program activities as required. • Facilitate engineering changes and other projects to enable savings and/or sourcing flexibility. • Support continuous improvement activities across the entire supply chain including development and implementation of appropriate measures of performance. • Ensure purchasing teams represents BSD at the highest level of ethical conduct fully abiding by company policies and procedures. • Utilize and maintain purchasing systems in support of departmental goals. • Ability to interface with accounting and accounts payables as required. • Perform special duties as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor Degree required, preferably in Business or technical field • 1-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment • SAP experience desirable • Solid analytical skills • Ability to perform supplier negotiations on pricing and contractual issues • Ability to work in multi-disciplined teams • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to drive tasks to completion • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes: Competitive Compensation • Participation in Annual Incentive Program Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: • Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. • 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay • Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay • Career development and tuition reimbursement • Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. • Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. • Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. 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. 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. 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