Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Hannifins Bioscience & Water Filtration Division, we provide reliable clean water solutions using advanced reverse osmosis technology. Our Watermakers filter, purify, discharge, recapture, and reuse industrial and process water to meet the highest standards.

Our Expertise

With over 40 years of experience, we serve diverse sectors including:

• Commercial Marine
• Off-Shore Oil & Gas
• Leisure Marine
• Clean Technology
• Disaster Recovery

Our renowned brands, such as Offshore Marine Labs, Village Marine, Sea Recovery, and Horizon Reverse Osmosis, showcase our industry-leading capabilities.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Technology: Work with cutting-edge water purification solutions.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various industries from defense to disaster recovery.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Meaningful Impact: Help ensure access to clean water globally.

Be Part of Our Mission

Join us in making the world safer for future generations through sustainable water purification solutions.

Competitive Compensation 

• Salaried exempt range for this role is $82,500 minimum of the range - $ 110,000 maximum of range 
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program 

Benefit & Retirement Plans 

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
• Additional 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.

Position Summary

Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Identifies manufacturing needs, identifies and selects suppliers, negotiates contracts, and arranges delivery. Purchases a high volume and variety of parts, equipment, services, and materials.

Essential Functions  

• Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability. Develops potential bidder list and initiates formal requests for quotation or proposal.
• Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification independently or as part of a technical and/or quality team.
• Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
• Evaluates bids for standard and non-standard items. Selects suppliers for a variety of moderately complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. 
• Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery. 
• Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues.
•  Facilitates inspections, substitutions, and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
• Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.
• Prepares moderately complex reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. 
• Provides parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and customer service and to reduce costs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. 
• Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on specific projects. Mentors new employees. 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).
• Experience with ITAR, FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) procurement practices, price analysis/documentation compliance desired.
• Possesses excellent technical writing skills to objectively articulate and document spanet research data, cost elements and interpretation of engineering tech memos in support of fair and reasonable price justifications. 
• Experience in a high-mix, low volume manufacturing environment desired.
• Experience in defense manufacturing environment desired. Should be familiar with FAR requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field.
• Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired. 
• 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.
• General knowledge of and ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to purchasing and related areas. 
• Proficient in 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 work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact.
• Ability to work within general work objectives regarding projects and team goals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and recommend changes to procedures. 
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top management. 
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.  This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. (“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