Buyer/Planner

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Goleta, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation, Holidays

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR in Goleta, CA seeks an experienced procurement professional to plan, schedule, and manage material flow for production cycles. You will negotiate with suppliers, monitor subcontracts, and resolve discrepancies to ensure on-time delivery and best value.

The role requires 8+ years in purchasing, strong SAP/MRP skills, and familiarity with JIT and ISO 9001 practices. A high attention to detail and collaboration with multiple internal teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with business emphasis.
• 8+ years procurement experience in high-tech electronics.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook & MRP databases.
• Knowledge of Purchasing, Planning and Scheduling processes.
• Knowledge of JIT manufacturing & MRP systems (SAP).
• ISO 9001 awareness; APICS/NAPM preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs; international sourcing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor movement of materials through production.
• Negotiate with suppliers for cost savings and manage subcontracts.
• Enter data accurately and expedite critical deliveries.
• Coordinate with Receiving, Accounting, and QA on discrepancies.
• Support kanban, cycle counts, and material disposition in SAP.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor negotiation

JIT manufacturing knowledge

ISO 9001 awareness

Blueprints/technical drawings

International sourcing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

SAP

MRP Databases

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Materials Planning Manager, this position will plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Just-in-Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities). Resolves discrepancies. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Gathers quotations, examines bids and makes awards on tactical day to day procurement of sustaining material/services. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability and communicates with Sr. Buyer to develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.

Detailed Description

Purchasing responsibilities include, but not limited to, items in these areas: Mechanical; Optics; Electronics; Raw Materials; MRO supplies; Services; Lab supplies; Initiate purchase order, JIT Call, and manage major sub-contractors. Negotiates with suppliers for cost savings. Completes accurate and timely data entry of purchase orders. Expedites and coordinates critical deliveries, emergency requisitions, and quotes. Acts as an interface between Supplier and internal departments regarding orders. Tracks and communicates order status. Coordinates with Receiving to solve material discrepancies. Works closely with the Accounting to solve invoice discrepancies. Obtains RMA’s for return products and generate shippers. Runs MRP Stop Lights daily. Reviews daily planning/MRP activity to facilitate order processing. Coordinates and executes, in tandem with Material Scheduling support, on daily basis, cycle count program for all active components/material in their respective production areas. In absence of a material scheduling support position, coordinate and collaborate with Quality, to prepare and enter in SAP, timely scrap forms for components/material dispositioned from MRB. In absence of a material scheduling support position, coordinate with production managers to implement kan ban system, monitor stock levels, and have production manager initiate purchase requisitions. Once requisition is approved, place purchase order with supplier. Provides material shortage tracking and status updates to 5M and/or JIRA board to maintain visibility of critical material shortages and schedules. Receives physical ‘Green Cards’ for Sales Operations and scans them to the on-line Green Card tracker. Provides analysis and input on various inventory and financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis. Acts as an Area Lead during annual physical inventory events. In absence of a material scheduling support position, coordinate with production, to release and backflush production orders in SAP. When there is down time, other duties within procurement may be assigned Manager or department Director.

Core Competencies

Strong Attention to Detail is required when performing tasks such as; solving material or invoice discrepancies, and entering Purchase Orders. Collaboration & Teamwork skills are required to effectively serve internal and external customers and interface with various support groups to establish priorities and achieve results. Strong Communication skills are essential to communicate with internal and external Customers, Reps, Vendors, and other Teledyne FLIR departments. High degree of accuracy in written and verbal correspondence is required. Nurturing new and existing Supplier Relationships is critical to develop confidence, trust, and long-term relationships. Desire to pursue educational opportunities to continuously learn new approaches, tools, and methodologies to stay abreast in the Procurement field is important. Decision Making and Problem-Solving abilities when faced with problems, are essential to consistently identify and evaluate alternatives, risks, and consequences prior to making decisions. Must have flexibility to achieve desired performance results and adapt to changing requirements, special assignments, and workload reprioritization. Strong Organization, Planning & Execution skills are required to develop, plan, and maintain schedules and maximize productivity. Negotiation Skills are required to effectively coordinate the negotiation of the price, delivery, and other terms and conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with business emphasis
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in a high-tech, electronics manufacturing environment
• Strong Computer Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & MRP Databases
• Knowledge of Purchasing, Planning and Scheduling processes and procedures
• Knowledge of JIT manufacturing
• Knowledge of MRP Systems; must have experience using SAP.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 policies and procedures.
• Professional certification or designation in NAPM or APICS preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/technical drawings and specifications desired.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, on occasion.
• Previous experience with international sourcing/procurement desired.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Fun Employee Events throughout the year

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Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Salary Range: $77,900.00-$103,800.000 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.

Salary Range

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.