Strategic Procurement Leader – RF Power & Global Supply

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

Job summary

Teledyne e2v in Chelmsford, UK, seeks a Head of Procurement to lead direct and indirect procurement for RF Power. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive value, efficiency, and resilience across the supply chain.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering and Finance to deliver measurable savings and improved performance.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in procurement, ideally within manufacturing or technology sectors.
• Proven track record in direct and indirect procurement, including contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Experience driving efficiencies, cost savings, and process improvements across procurement functions.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP S4 Hana preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Power BI; ability to analyse data and report insights.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement activities for RF Power, ensuring security of supply, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance.
• Oversee all indirect procurement for the Chelmsford site, including facilities, services, and capex.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to support objectives.
• Analyse direct and indirect procurement spend; develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies to achieve savings.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and managing performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering and Finance for integrated planning and information flow.
• Provide subject matter expertise on global procurement strategies and tactics.
• Develop procurement metrics and KPIs; provide reporting and insights to support decisions.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the procurement team; foster high performance and growth.
• Ensure compliance with policies, legal requirements, and ethics in procurement.
• Support and lead key procurement and supply chain infrastructure projects as required.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders as liaison between procurement and other units.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Direct procurement

Indirect procurement

Contract negotiation

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

ERP (SAP S4 Hana)

Power BI / MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Teledyne e2v in Chelmsford, UK, seeks a Head of Procurement to lead direct and indirect procurement for RF Power. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive value, efficiency, and resilience across the supply chain.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering and Finance to deliver measurable savings and improved performance.