Sourcing Specialist Location : SALT LAKE CITY, UT, United States Job Family : Procurement Job Type : Regular Posted : Apr 10, 2025 Job ID : 56293 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved ORGANIZATION STATEMENT: 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. Here at Parker, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technology breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To accomplish this, we need talented and engaged individuals who are passionate about their field, willing to take on complex challenges, and ready for responsibility. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position supports individual sourcing projects and/or a set of assigned commodities by deploying best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills. Also, assists in contract execution, implementation and supplier reviews for assigned contracts. The Sourcing Specialist works collaboratively and proactively to identify process, sourcing and contract improvement opportunities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability, prepares statements of work for items proposed for procurement. + May assist with supplier negotiations on new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders. + Develops potential bidders lists and formal requests for quotation or proposal. + Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. + Evaluates proposals from potential suppliers + Selects suppliers for a variety of highly complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. + 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. + Develops standard/automated re-order procedures. Will develop crisis management and supplier backup contingency programs. + Maintains accurate lead times for assigned items. + Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. + Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Determines and implements corrective actions to resolve impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery. + Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems. Develops, coordinates, and implements improvement initiatives with key suppliers. + Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analysis. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials. + May lead or be assigned to a special project team. + Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations. + Represents company on high-level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. + Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement). + Follows established safety and environmental policies, procedures, and methods applicable to the work area. + Performs other duties as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. + 5+ years of increasingly responsible related experience. + Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired. + Thorough knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts. Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies. + Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement. + Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques. + Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g. electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems). + Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top management. + Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services. + Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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