Position Summary

The Division Chemical Sourcing Manager, based in Indianapolis, IN, is responsible for leading the strategy and daily execution of chemical and related material procurement for the Division. This role manages the sourcing of raw materials, parts, equipment, and operating supplies required to support production of the Division’s products. The manager is accountable for implementing and sustaining Lean enterprise principles across all sourcing and procurement activities.

Reporting directly to the Division Supply Chain Manager, this position collaborates closely with all levels of Division leadership, including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Marketing, and Finance. The role includes formal people-leadership responsibilities and has direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Plans and direct the activities of the Divisions purchases of chemical raw materials, supplies, equipment, or services. Identifies chemical 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. This will include establishing preferred supplier selection criteria based on supplier evaluations of price, quality, delivery, certifications, compliance with governmental procurement regulations and group programs. Promotes and uses strategic suppliers. 
• Negotiates with suppliers in response to general performance, material requirements, or cost issues. Establishes procedures to leverage the companys 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. Will develop crisis management and supplier risk mitigation plans and programs. 
• Develops and benchspans 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years purchasing/managerial experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree in business, chemical engineering, supply chain management or other related discipline. 
• Possess strong analytical and technical skills required to understand chemical business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities. 
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adopt to practical application. 
• Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing. 
• Must have strong negotiating skills and contract knowledge. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. 
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices. 
• Strong leadership and global cross-functional experience 
• Chemical experience preferred. Experience within the Automotive spanet also preferred. 
• Master’s degree (MS or MBA) preferred. 

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in spanets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

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.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free WorkplaceIn 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.