Strategic Procurement Leader | £40M Budget & Impact

Teledyne Technologies Inc.; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Procurement Lead to deliver the business’s procurement plan, guided by the Procurement/Operations Directors. The role manages a £40M spend and leads a team of buyers to optimize supplier terms and margins.

The ideal candidate will have a CIPS Level 5 and at least 3 years’ experience managing a procurement team, with strong sourcing, forecasting, and vendor management skills. Proficiency in MS Office is required, TPS knowledge is desirable.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 5 qualification.
• At least 3 years’ experience managing a procurement team.
• Comfortable managing a team while owning a key commodity within the procurement function.
• Proven customer service focus and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Desirable knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS).

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Track and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Craft negotiation strategies and secure favorable terms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
• Forecast price and market trends to anticipate changes in supplier power.
• Perform cost and scenario analyses and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage and mitigate procurement risks.
• Lead day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure team performance.

Skills

Team management

Negotiation

Forecasting

Vendor management

Procurement strategy

MS Office

Education

CIPS Level 5

Tools

TPS knowledge

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Procurement Lead to deliver the business’s procurement plan, guided by the Procurement/Operations Directors. The role manages a £40M spend and leads a team of buyers to optimize supplier terms and margins.

The ideal candidate will have a CIPS Level 5 and at least 3 years’ experience managing a procurement team, with strong sourcing, forecasting, and vendor management skills. Proficiency in MS Office is required, TPS knowledge is desirable.