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Teledyne Technologies Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a procurement professional to evaluate, select, place and expedite contracts of moderate complexity. The role includes coordinating supplier activities from intent to purchase through delivery and ensuring compliance with company and government regulations.

Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, interviewing suppliers, advising on supplier selection, and implementing contracts that meet price, delivery, and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with import/export requirements and compliance.
• Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100 and Lean methods (e.g., Kaizen) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates procurement from intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyzes commodity requirements and supplier options.
• Interviews potential suppliers to assess fit with requirements.
• Advises team on supplier selection and procurement strategy.
• Implements contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Ensures on-time delivery at negotiated price and required quality.
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, and shipping notices.

Skills

Communication

ISO/AS9100

Lean Six Sigma

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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.

Summary

Job Description

Evaluates, selects, places, and expedites assigned procurement contracts or portions of a procurement contract of moderate complexity, diversification or expense. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
• Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
• Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost effective manner.
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Education And/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 2-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel and MS Word software.

Other Essential Duties

Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
• Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Responsiveness and attention to detail are priorities.

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.