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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
The Purchasing Manager for Teledyne RFM will plan, organize, and coordinate the purchasing of materials, equipment, supplies and services. The manager develops and implements systems to meet schedule, quality and cost objectives. They will also coordinate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the purchasing function and develops schedules and manpower requirements for the assigned areas.
What you'll do
Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
Evaluate vendor quotations to ensure the utilization of appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
Implement, manage, and monitor procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
Recruit and maintain suppliers that provide high-quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
Approve purchase orders and change notices.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
Gather input for business development, sales and marketing, and other proposal initiatives
Ensure procurement team has material attributes correctly identified in MRP
Ensure program specific flow downs are captured and implemented in purchase orders
Oversee all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
Assign procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
Negotiate or supervise the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
Direct subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies by providing leadership to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals to ensure production goals are met within organization goals of budget, time requirements and high level of quality.
Supervise staff, providing guidance to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
Ensure that Purchasing department achieves KPI/Goals. This includes but is not limited to (1) Cost saving (Direct and Indirect), (2) OTD (3) Clear to build (4) Training/Cross training.
Identify obstacles to achieving business goals and provides solutions or seeks assistance.
Work to avoid erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results that may cause scrap, rework, use of excessive overtime, and/or delays in schedules.
Prepare and present budgetary recommendations.
Frequently interact with buyers, supervisors, and functional peer groups at various management levels and suppliers. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific project/schedules.
What you need
Knowledge of procurement software and tools.
Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and good listening skills.
Negotiating skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage time and organize.
Strong leadership skills.
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in a related field and 2-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
U.S. Citizenship
What we offer
Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
401(k) with company match and retirement plans
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and training opportunities
Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology
What happens next
Apply online through Teledyne’s careers page. If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.
Salary Range:
$96,600.00-$128,800.000The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.