Global Indirect Procurement Strategist

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead indirect spend across a diverse global supplier base. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, drive value through supplier performance, and manage contracts to meet demanding production schedules.

The role requires strong stakeholder collaboration, technical procurement experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SAP and indirect procurement.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers globally.
• Ability to balance cost, quality and delivery.
• Experience in a technical, complex environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; MCIPS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Control the sourcing strategy for a selected group of indirect commodities.
• Identify, benchmark and select new suppliers to deliver your sourcing strategy.
• Manage an established global network of suppliers and contracts to deliver against challenging project schedules.
• Establish contracts and framework agreements to ensure security of supply and delivery of improvements against KPIs.
• Identify alternative sources to reduce supply costs and improve quality.
• Implement and progress effective supplier development plans, yielding tangible improvements.
• Co-ordinate activities between the business and suppliers to improve performance aligned with operational and business priorities.
• Manage supplier performance, drawing on your experience and performance data to yield consistent improvements.
• Work with project teams to establish procurement requirements and ensure suppliers are managed to deliver against project milestones, specifications and objectives.
• Work closely with supplier quality assurance teams to ensure best quality parts are delivered to support production and issues are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
• Participate in or lead delivery of internal procurement projects or other related activities as required.

Skills

SAP

Procurement strategy

Sourcing

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject

MCIPS qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead indirect spend across a diverse global supplier base. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, drive value through supplier performance, and manage contracts to meet demanding production schedules.

The role requires strong stakeholder collaboration, technical procurement experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment.