Buyer III Location : Irvine, CA, United States Job Family : Procurement Job Type : Regular Posted : Feb 7, 2025 Job ID : 54327 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved 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. Location: Parker Aerospace Group - DSD-Irvine, CABuyer III Position Summary: Responsible for the procurement of direct and indirect materials to support manufacturing operations. Negotiates financial and delivery terms and places POs at the best total value (with verifiable justification) and based on FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) requirements. Working closely with commodity lead/purchasing manager and supplier quality engineer, recommends and selects alternate sources to leverage capacity, delivery, quality, and cost. Responsibilities: Responsible for the procurement of any commodity assigned, including but not limited to, machined and/or fabricated items, castings/forgings, electronic components, hardware, and mechanical/electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, manages the entire procurement activities. Accountable for supplier OTD and quality. Represents MDSI in supplier meetings. + Negotiates and executes long-term agreements (LTAs) and supply contracts to ensure the best value and uninterrupted supply of products. + Creates and implements supplier management programs to develop, improve and monitor supplier KPIs to manage supply base. + Evaluates bids. Selects suppliers for a variety of technical materials and negotiates price, delivery, and quality. + Researches, identifies, and develops alternate sources - working with internal stakeholders, leads new supplier selection effort to mitigate supply chain risks. + Ability to fully interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required. + Approves supplier invoice exceptions for payment by the accounting department in accordance with governing procedures and instructions. + Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Resolves quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates conferences between suppliers and MDSI. + Develops and mentors buyers. + Leads bid preparation effort to support Pricing department. + Experience in a high-mix, low volume manufacturing environment desired. + 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 market research data, cost elements and interpretation of engineering tech memos in support of fair and reasonable price justifications. Job Specifications Education&Years Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S./BSc) from four-year College or university or equivalent; and 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training. The Purchasing department is a fast paced environment and requires a high level of organizational skills, efficient use of time, the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects and continually meet deadlines. Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environment desired. Should be familiar with UCC/FAR requirements. Requires knowledge of purchasing processes, policies, procedures and an understanding of manufacturing processes. Direct experience in procurement of repair services, facility maintenance and operations, machined parts, MIL-SPEC hardware, calibration and metal finishes needed. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Must have purchased fabricated parts from blue prints, such as castings, extrusion, gears, sheet metal and military hardware. Must be skilled in negotiation techniques. + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to communicate in English. + Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. + In addition, must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. + Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. + As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds. + Must be able to interact effectively with employees and suppliers and work well under pressure. Must possess positive “can do” attitude and be the forcing function to get things done. Interacts with all departments, outside suppliers and employees. Computer Skills: + Ability to utilize PC applications such as Spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing (Word). Tools/Equipment Used: + PC. Internet. Telephone. Fax. Copier. Calculator. Physical Demands: + Position involves sitting, standing and/or walking. Position requires ability to frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects. + Vision requirements include the ability to work at a P.C. frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Frequent use of keyboard. + In this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, and occasionally required to stand, stoop or reach. This position requires the employee have the ability to hear and speak clearly. Frequent use of telephone. Must be able to handle fluctuating workload and multiple priorities. Accountability to established schedules and/or time pressures required. Ability to handle pressure and to meet deadlines. Extended hours and travel are occasionally required to meet job requirements. + The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. + Work area subject to both Air Conditioned and Non-Air Conditioning. Most work performed in an office environment. Some time in shop floor area or receiving dock – no air conditioning. + Must have the ability to be flexible and deal with changing conditions as required. Shop environment contains hazardous materials, dust, moving equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and metal chips from cutting, milling, drilling and turning operations. Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. + To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. 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: Health and Wellbeing: + Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer 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. + Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage. + Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits. + Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit. + Company provided Life Insurance + Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection. Financial Security and Growth: + Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan. + 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%. Overall, 8% company match. Time Away & Work-life Balance: + Generous Paid Time Off + 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. Career Advancement and Education: + Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year. + Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program. Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility): + Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. + Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more! + The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours. + Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. + The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,863 - $157,990 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 and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship 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 toKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf) andGenetic Information Discrimination (https://www.eeoc.gov/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.