Sr. Buyer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a seasoned procurement professional to manage indirect purchasing across multiple facilities. You will source non-core goods and services, process requisitions, and coordinate with manufacturing, planning and engineering to meet cost and timetable goals.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, maintaining supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4–5 years of directly related experience.
• Experience with indirect procurement and vendor management.
• Ability to coordinate across manufacturing, planning and engineering.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase non-core goods and services for daily operations.
• Process requisitions and RFQs to suppliers; ensure timely delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and optimize terms with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Procurement

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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

Reviews, analyzes and places orders for indirect purchase requisitions supporting Teledyne Environmental (12 facilities). Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire non-inventory items in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions and requests for quotes to suppliers. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Source and purchase non-core goods and services such as marketing, facilities, professional services and engineering projects to support daily operations
• Ensure timely and compliant procurement of goods and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contracts.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure favorable terms with suppliers to optimize cost efficiency
• Monitor and analyze indirect spend to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement processes
• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation strategies in procurement activities
• Work closely with internal departments to understand procurement needs and provide appropriate solutions
• Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues as needed
• Implement best practices, optimize procurement workflows, and track key performance metrics such as purchase order cycle time, supplier quality.
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable department daily to resolve invoice issues and discrepancies

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 4-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.