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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 Buyer is responsible for procuring goods and services to support the Miamisburg program and facilities requirements. They will work closely with site personnel including Program Managers, Quality Engineering, and other Buyers to drive essential projects aimed at achieving materials cost savings and stable supply. The Buyer acts as the critical interface between Miamisburg personnel and the Supply Chain, and participates in the development and management of procurement contracts and long-term agreements (LTA's). The Buyer plays a strategic and tactical role in formulating partnerships with suppliers to meet cost and schedule requirements for Miamisburg.
What You'll Do:
Responsible for purchasing for designated product lines/commodities to meet customer demand, including purchasing indirect and direct materials, and coordinating rework/replacement of non-conforming material to meet production schedule;
Procurement of components for circuits, chemicals and outside services such as machining, fabrication, plating and test services;
Performs daily procurement activity by processing requisitions, issuing requests for quotes/proposals, and performing MRP analysis to achieve desired cost and schedule requirements while maintaining proper inventory levels in support of manufacturing;
Expedites components, manages part shortages, and rework/replacement of non-conforming material to meet customer demand;
Submits RFQs to suppliers and ensures timely quote return to meet proposal/production needs. Works with Supply Chain Manager and/or Sr. Buyer/Planner to satisfy requirements of RFQ packages for programs;
Understands and communicates program specifications to suppliers. Confers and corresponds with vendors, manufacturers, service supplier, and sales representatives to obtain pricing and product information;
Addresses quality concerns in collaboration with Quality, Program Management, and/or Engineering;
Develops and enhances relationships with strategic suppliers/partners; serves as primary contact with suppliers; and fosters a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers;
Ensures confidentiality agreements (NDAs) and other necessary contracts/agreements are established with suppliers;
Drives cost savings and quality improvement projects;
Coordinates quality issues with suppliers, as required, including supplier returns;
Monitors open invoices and communicates with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery;
Assists in aligning strategic procurement goals and objectives with quarterly deliverables, weekly activities, and daily schedules;
Works with Finance and Materials Handling to resolve invoice and credit memo discrepancies;
Ability to set up and coordinate pull systems and consignment programs with suppliers;
Other duties as assigned.
What You Need:
BA or BS required - minimum of 3-5 years' experience in procurement in a technical environment interfacing with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.
APICS and / or ISM (CPM) certification is preferred.
Experience or education with an MRP system is required.
Experience utilizing SAP is preferred.
Knowledge of Government requirements/regulations such as ITAR, FAR, DFARS, and DEARS is needed and expected to be demonstrated.
Experience with procurement for U.S. Government contracts is required.
Strong computer skills, including the Microsoft Suite of products, is required.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
Proven ability to create and implement complex processes is required;
Data-driven and process oriented with an ability to consistently meet commitments and attain stretch performance measures without direct oversight;
Team Player;
Other duties as assigned;
Please note that due to the requirements from the Department of Energy, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.
What we offer
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Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits- 401(k) with company match and retirement plans- Paid time off and flexible work arrangements- 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 and guide you through the process.
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.
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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/Affirmative Action 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. ?
You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day .
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
