We’re Parker, a multinational company. We move things, people and ideas forward. Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference. We're now looking for a Buyerto effectively manage large, complex supplier procurement activities and cross-functional relationships ensuring best practice purchasing techniques are applied at all times aligned with Parker-Meggitt policies and processes.
By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.
Your responsibilities
- Raise direct orders and/or subcon orders accurately and on time to ensure all goods and services are supplied in accordance with customer and company requirements.
- Manage relationships with designated suppliers of goods and services to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness targets are being achieved.
- Accountable for proactive management of exception messages to manage optimum inventory.
- Manage Orderbook on daily/weekly basis and work on expedite where required.
- Update ERP system (SAP) with latest supplier commitment and liaise with stakeholders.
- Conduct requests for quotation, evaluation, negotiations, and sourcing activities.
- Continuous improvement in Inventory reduction.
- Ensure compliance with government laws and regulations and company policies and processes.
- Manage ERP (SAP) system and supply chain performance parameters such as supplier contact information, lead times, minimum order quantities, delivery frequency and schedules.
- Populate and maintain accurate data in Corporate Parker Tools (PH Connect, E-Procurement etc.)
Who we are looking for
- Must be able to commit to working on-site 5 days each week (Monday - Friday) on an ongoing basis
- Good understanding of ERP systems
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement
- Action oriented, taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Well-organised, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
- Understanding of urgency and ability to work independently and prioritise duties with minimal supervision, to meet deadlines
- Ability to Identify root cause and problem solving
What we offer
Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:
- Funded membership of a professional body
- Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
- Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
- Income protection scheme
- Life Assurance x4 basic salary
- Share buying scheme
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
- Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days)
- Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
- Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
- Free on-site car parking
- Employee Referral Scheme
- An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food
- Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
Buyer employer: Parker Hannifin
At Parker, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and teamwork. Located in the picturesque town of Etoy, Switzerland, our manufacturing team enjoys a supportive environment with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous pension scheme, annual bonuses, and wellness initiatives. Join us to be part of a mission-driven company where your contributions truly make a difference in shaping a sustainable future.
