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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a procurement specialist to evaluate and place contracts for moderate complexity. You will coordinate supplier interviews, analyze requirements, and ensure on-time delivery at negotiated prices while maintaining quality records.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–5 years' procurement experience, with proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. Import/export compliance and effective communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2–5 years of related procurement experience.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Follows import/export requirements and government regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates procurement activities from intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyzes commodity requirements, specs, suppliers and delivery dates.
• Screens potential suppliers to meet requirements.
• Advises on supplier selection.
• Executes purchase contracts compliant with company and government rules.
• Ensures on-time delivery at negotiated price and quality standards.
• Maintains records with orders, amendments, and shipping notices.
• Supports cost-effective distribution of commodities.
• Available evenings and weekends when needed to meet deadlines.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

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.

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.