Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager Group Aerospace Group N. America Division Braking Systems Location: USA AKRON, OH Job Family: Procurement Job Type: Regular Posted: Mar 2, 2026 Job ID: 63244 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now >Save Job Job 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 Parkers goal of addressing the worlds most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong and make a difference.

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager manages the daily activities of the procurement of raw materials, parts, equipment, and operating supplies required for the production of the Divisions products. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprise systems throughout the procurement process.

Will be responsible for providing ongoing leadership in partnering with suppliers, operations, sourcing, production planners, IT, and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery.

This role will have direct reports and will directly report to the Division Sourcing & Procurement Manager.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Responsibility for driving improvements across SLISC, PCI, OTP, OTR, and Lead Time.
• Supports sourcing of new products and new product introduction activities in line with Parker policies, processes, and strategy as assigned.
• Leads and manages all procurement and materials management activities, including order placement, supplier follow-up, and compliance with government procurement regulations.
• Organizes, directs, and implements cost-reduction activities to ensure maximum return to the division for minimum expenditures.
• Maintains and builds supplier relationships and robust communication process.
• Helps define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs addressing quality, delivery, service, and price.
• Leads continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• Provides analytical support by monitoring metrics for the customer management and team while also creating ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Project leadership and support. Play an active and leading role in various cross-functional and independent projects through management analysis or data development - with the ultimate goal of developing into a collaborative and cooperative team player on an organization-wide level.
• Daily cross-functional collaboration to meet expected division goals.
• Lead direct work and provide professional development for all team members.

Qualifications

Minimum 5-7 years of supply chain and/or managerial experience. Bachelor degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred. Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities. Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adapt to practical application. Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand the electronic processing. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprise principles and practices.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team.

Our competitive package includes:

• Competitive Compensation
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program
• Benefit & Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary, optional life, accident, hospital, indemnity, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401k 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.
• Other 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.
• Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parkers 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.

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

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.

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