Buyer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 62,800 - 83,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on contribution to regulated,高‑

Complex supply chains exposure

Collaborative professional environment

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Milpitas, CA, seeks a temporary Buyer to keep our operations running by sourcing materials, services, and equipment on time and at the right cost.

You will partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability setting to support mission‑critical programs while maintaining compliance and ethics standards.

Qualifications

• Procurement and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities – required.
• Experience working in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment with minimal supervision – required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal – required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel – required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Buyer role – required.
• High School Diploma or GED – required.
• Bachelor’s degree – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures.
• Manage procurement activities across a diverse portfolio, including services, maintenance, repairs, chemicals, electronics, machined parts, semiconductors, and hardware built to government and company specifications.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms with suppliers.
• Track and report on open purchase orders, late orders, delivery schedules, and supplier on‑time performance.
• Interface with internal customers and external vendors.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement and compliance policies, forms, and training materials.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

High-volume

Communication

MS Office

Experience 2+ yrs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

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

You play a critical role in keeping our operations running smoothly by ensuring materials, services, and equipment are sourced on time, at the right cost, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements. In this temporary Buyer role, you will partner closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support mission‑critical programs in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment.

What you’ll do

• Purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures
• Manage procurement activities across a diverse portfolio, including services, maintenance, repairs, chemicals, electronics, machined parts, semiconductors, and hardware built to government and company specifications
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and commercial terms with suppliers
• Track and report on open purchase orders, late orders, delivery schedules, and supplier on‑time performance
• Follow up with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, or documentation issues
• Interface professionally with internal customers and external vendors
• Support continuous improvement of procurement and compliance‑related policies, forms, and training materials
• Perform all work with a strong focus on ethics, compliance, and safe work practices

What you need

• Procurement and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities – required
• Experience working in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment with minimal supervision – required
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal – required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel – required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Buyer role – required
• High School Diploma or GED – required
• Bachelor’s degree – preferred
• Procurement or supply chain professional development courses – preferred

What we offer

• A hands‑on opportunity to contribute to regulated, high‑impact programs
• Exposure to complex supply chains and supplier networks
• A collaborative, professional work environment

What happens next

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted by email or phone to discuss next steps. U.S. citizenship is required due to access restrictions.

Salary Range

$62,800.00-$83,700.00 The 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, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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.