Senior Buyer & Planner — Commodity Specialist (Defense)

Teledyne FLIR; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Teledyne FLIR Defense operation in Billerica, MA is seeking a highly organized Senior Buyer/Planner to join the Materials department. The role manages purchasing of goods, materials and components to meet cost, quality and delivery targets in support of production.

You will source components with approved suppliers, generate Purchase Orders, and monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery. Strong SAP and MS Office skills, plus 5+ years in procurement, are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in buyer/planner or procurement roles.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Experience in high-tech manufacturing environment preferred.
• 2+ years sourcing precision machined parts; familiar with machining methods (CNC, mill, lathe, swiss).
• Familiarity with injection molding and sourcing optical components.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Export control eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Source components with approved suppliers for production.
• Schedule with suppliers to support production requirements.
• Generate Purchase Orders & Requisitions for open requirements.
• Work with suppliers on on-time delivery, quality and cost objectives.
• Provide analysis of costing against cost targets.
• Perform cost reduction activities to maintain budgets or reduce costs.
• Prepare reports and updates as needed.
• Resolve shipment and invoice discrepancies.
• Create production orders through the production cycle.
• Collaborate with Sr. Planner to evaluate production for assigned products.
• Evaluate and track completion dates to maintain on-time customer deliveries.
• Ensure accuracy of data in SAP and data entry as required.
• Assist in shipping and/or receiving functions as a secondary activity.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

SAP

MS Office

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA or BS preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

The Teledyne FLIR Defense operation in Billerica, MA is seeking a highly organized Senior Buyer/Planner to join the Materials department. The role manages purchasing of goods, materials and components to meet cost, quality and delivery targets in support of production.

You will source components with approved suppliers, generate Purchase Orders, and monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery. Strong SAP and MS Office skills, plus 5+ years in procurement, are required.