Buyer

Location: Parker Meggitt - Fluid Systems Division - 12838 Saticoy Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605

ABOUT PARKER MEGGITT AEROSPACE GROUP

• We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world's aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.
• Joining our team means you are helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges.
• We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description.
• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division - North Hollywood, California site was established in 1947 and acquired by Meggitt in 1999. In 2019 the facility was designated as Meggitt's Machining Center of Excellence with state-of-the-art multi-axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment.
• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division - North Hollywood, California manufacturing features an upgraded 110k square foot, world-class manufacturing and testing facility. The facility has been designated as a Machining Center of Excellence within the Parker Meggitt group with recent additions of state-of-the-art multi-axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment. We also have testing capabilities for fluid and pneumatic valves that can duplicate the high temperatures, pressures, and flow rates of modern aircraft systems. With our in-house design and development capabilities and growing product portfolio, we are in a leadership position for the next generation of high-performance aircraft engines and airframes.
• Parker Meggitt Fluid Systems Division - North Hollywood, California facility designs and manufactures valves and controls that regulate the flow of air and fluids under pressure and high temperatures. Its pneumatic and fluid control lines include fuel, mixing, starter valves, air-oil separators, and solenoid valves used in commercial and military aircraft and aero engines. Industrial offerings provide fuel, bleed-air control valves , and ground fueling products for power generation and mechanical drives.

JOB DESIGNATION:

• The Buyer will be responsible for meeting the department and company's financial goals, including cost savings and purchase price variance.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop strategic supplier relationships, including working closely with support groups to improve cost, quality, delivery, and other key performance metrics. Responsible for creating purchase orders from requisitions, MRP, and long-term agreements. Create, track, manage, evaluate, and award bids.

JOB CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fully understand Meggitt and our customers' requirements and effectively flow these down to the immediate and secondary supply base (2nd tier).
• Manage the entire business cycle, from solicitation, purchase order placement, confirmation, to invoice payment.
• Improve performance of assigned suppliers (E.g. quality, delivery, affordability, financial stability, labor status, product mix).
• Support the quotation of new programs/contracts through supplier quotes and estimation.
• Coordinate return and replacement of defective materials with Quality Assurance and the supplier.
• Negotiate short and long-term supplier agreements to reduce administrative burdens, while meeting all other company objectives.
• Ensure support of the continuous improvement program within the assigned supplier base.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.
• May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree is required

Certification: Preferred APICs certification of CPIM or CSPM, a plus

Field of Study/Area of Experience:

• 3-5 years of direct material procurement experience in aerospace and defense industries
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding purchasing, logistics, incoming product inspection and inventory control
• Demonstrated use of negotiated techniques and tactics
• Aerospace, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or machined parts manufacturing, engineering, cost, and/or procurement requirements knowledge/experience
• Familiarity/experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement techniques (i.e. RCCA, Six Sigma methodology), a plus
• Familiarity/experience with SPC principles and methods, a plus
• Working knowledge of ISO-9001, AS9100, a plus
• Use of and deployment of electronic purchasing systems (eRFQ), VMI, and consignment, a plus

Skills:

• Ability to work with all levels of the organization, influence leaders to change/adopt change, builds trust and credibility quickly.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization, driving collaboration across businesses and functions with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated positive energy to promote employee engagement and drive results.
• Demonstrated passion to drive change and challenge the status quo.
• Demonstrated ability to lead implementation and contribute to the development of vision and strategy.
• Be able to work in a team environment and demonstrate support of Meggitt's lean principles: teamwork, cooperation, respect, and integrity.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated business intuition skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly through written and oral communications.
• Understands functional processes and can navigate systems to extract needed data.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $65K-$105K

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:

• 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.
• On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
• Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays, including a company-wide shutdown 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.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

• Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Perkz on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

Employment Opportunity (EN-USA): 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 accordance with U.S. import & and export regulations. ("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

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.