Buyer

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 62,800 - 83,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5000 signing bonus

Job summary

FLIR Systems, Inc. is seeking a Buyer for their Hawthorne, CA location. This full-time position offers a salary range between $62,800 and $83,700. The successful candidate will handle procurement of raw materials and maintain effective communication with various departments.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Business and at least 2 years of procurement experience. Candidates must also be proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Responsible for filing Purchase Orders and following up on acknowledgements.
• Solicit competitive bids to acquire pricing and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials required for production.
• Log and place orders for non-inventory purchases.
• Negotiate pricing and source new suppliers as needed.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Experience reading blueprints and working with BOM's

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field

Job description

## BuyerApplylocations: US - Hawthorne, CA (TDY)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ35264**Be visionary**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**Teledyne Relays (a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC), is a manufacturer of Electromechanical Relays, Solid State Relays, Power Controllers, RF COAX Switches and RF Matrix switching systems. The primary manufacturing facilities are located in the United States. We are a vertically orientated manufacturing and design company with major operations in Southern California.Teledyne Relays’ mission, vision, and value statements have never really changed in principle since 1963. Dedication to every employee and client’s success; Innovation that matters - for our company and for the world; Trust and personal responsibility in all relationships – Teledyne Relays is EveryWhereYouLook!**$5000 signing bonus!**Responsibilities:* Purchase raw materials required for production, i.e. all standard hardware* Purchase all Packaging and Janitorial supplies.* Logs and places orders for all non-inventory purchases to include Tooling Repairs, Printer & Equipment Repairs, Computer Hardware and Software for all Departments. Small tools for Production and Engineering support.* Places orders and maintains inventory for all Office Supplies to support all Departments. This includes Toner and Ink cartridges for all printers, printer paper, and batteries for the entire company.* Create / Change PO’s, expedite, create and update vendor entity and data log.* Work with Engineering and Production and keep them informed on open purchase orders and delivery status for critical items.* Request RMA, Review and clarify price and quantity discrepancies with Accounting, negotiate pricing and source new suppliers as needed.* Scan, fax and copy as necessary* Processes Debit Memos and Vendor Returns for both inventory and non-inventory materials.* Follow-up on past due items, and critical items on the monthly expedite report.* Responsible for meeting the goals set forth regarding cost savings contributions. Records all cost savings on the master cost savings matrix.Additional Duties Include:* Responsible for filing Purchase Orders.* Filing Purchase Orders after receipt of acknowledgements.Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Business or a related field preferred* Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement and working in a manufacturing environment* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Solicit competitive bids to acquire best possible pricing and delivery* Must be proficient in Microsoft including Excel, Word* Experience in reading blueprints, working with BOM’s and familiarity with an on-line MRP system* Post PO Acknowledgements – follow-up PO’s to acquire acknowledgements.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).In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne Relays requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.Please note the salary range posted is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge and skills.**Salary Range:**$62,800.00-$83,700.000The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.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 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.