Buyer

Talentify; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a temporary Buyer to secure materials, services, and equipment for mission‑critical programs in a fast-paced environment in Milpitas, CA. You will partner with stakeholders and suppliers to meet regulatory requirements and deliver on-time, within budget.

You will handle diverse categories, negotiate terms, track orders, and drive continuous procurement improvements while upholding high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Procurement and negotiation skills required to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Buyer role.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, equipment, supplies, and services according to purchasing policies.
• Manage procurement activities across diverse portfolio (services, maintenance, electronics, hardware, etc.).
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms with suppliers.
• Track and report on open purchase orders, late orders, and 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 policies and training materials.
• Perform all work with a strong focus on ethics and safety.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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

U.S. citizenship is required due to access restrictions.

Salary Range:

$50,600.00-$67,500.000

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.