Full-Time

Senior Buyer

Engineered Products

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Teledyne

Teledyne

1,001-5,000 employees

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Healthcare

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Daytona Beach, FL, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Five (5) years procurement experience
  • CPIM or CPSM certification preferred
  • Procurement experience in manufacturing, preferably in an engineered to order environment
  • Experience in the development and negotiation of strategic supplier agreement contracts
  • Ability to work with changing demands in a fast paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization
  • Knowledge of MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and ERP Software
  • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize daily tasks
  • Necessary to be a team player with the ability to work effectively with other departments on special projects as assigned
  • Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a 'US Person' (US Citizens, US Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).
Responsibilities
  • Develop, facilitate and manage commodity projects focused on strategic initiatives, cost reduction and process improvement
  • Identify and recommend suppliers by investigating potential sources, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability
  • Evaluate bids for standard and non-standard items to ensure successful supply chain execution
  • Conduct supplier site visits and evaluate for production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria
  • Monitor and assess supplier performance, advising appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements
  • Utilize project management skills to integrate and perform on in multiple cross-functional teams
  • Prepare moderately complex reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
  • Maintain and monitor inventory levels within scope of procurement responsibilities
  • Introduce new concepts and programs to reduce gross inventory dollars
  • Analyze and process MRP requirements
  • Process and execute purchase orders in accordance with company policy and spend/approval matrix
  • Ensure procurement specifications, drawings, and supplemental info is properly transmitted to suppliers
  • Perform system maintenance within scope of responsibilities
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies as required
  • Monitor Master Supply and Non-Disclosure agreements for modification and/or renewal
  • Possess a high degree of comprehension of multiple procurement categories or commodities
  • Assist with training and mentoring of Buyers and other Procurement Department support staff
  • Other duties as assigned by Procurement Supervisor, Manager of Procurement, or VP of Supply Chain.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Thousand Oaks, California

Founded

1960

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Teledyne's partnership with Pilot John taps into the growing aviation battery market.
  • Forge 1GigE SWIR camera series meets demand for advanced imaging in industrial applications.
  • OEM agreement with Ocean Power Technologies strengthens Teledyne's position in renewable energy.

What critics are saying

  • Competition in 3D machine vision from companies like Cognex and Keyence is increasing.
  • Regulatory challenges may arise for new counter-drone technologies in the defense sector.
  • Supply chain issues in semiconductors could affect Teledyne's new camera production.

What makes Teledyne unique

  • Teledyne's Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio targets the growing automation demand in manufacturing.
  • Cerberus XL C-UAS positions Teledyne in the expanding counter-drone technology market.
  • Teledyne's acquisition from Excelitas enhances its aerospace and defense electronics capabilities.

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