Buyer

Teledyne FLIR; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR is seeking a procurement professional to evaluate, select, place and expedite contracts of moderate complexity. The role supports the full lifecycle from supplier selection to delivery, ensuring compliance with terms and quality standards.

Required is a Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years related experience, plus proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel and Word. Knowledge of ISO/AS9100 and Lean/Six Sigma methods is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 2–5 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100; Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen; strong communication.”

Responsibilities

• Coordinates procurement activities from intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyzes commodity requirements, suppliers, and delivery dates.
• Interviews potential suppliers to ensure they meet requirements.
• Advises team on supplier selection and enforces contract terms.
• Ensures on-time delivery, negotiated prices, and quality standards.
• Maintains order and document control; tracking amendments and shipping notices.
• Supports import/export requirements as needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Under pressure

Attention to detail

ISO/AS9100 knowledge

Lean/Kaizen/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

2–5 years of related experience

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.

Job Description Summary

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

• 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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.