Strategic Buyer - Instrumentation & Tech Systems

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buyer role at Teledyne Tekmar, Mason, OH, supports procurement activities for high-complexity contracts in a manufacturing instrumentation environment. You will evaluate requirements, select suppliers, place orders, and expedite shipments to ensure on-time delivery.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5–10 years of purchasing experience, preferably in instrumentation, with strong negotiation skills and proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word; MS AX is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5–10 years of procurement experience.
• Experience in manufacturing instrumentation preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor evaluation and contract management skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office; knowledge of MS AX a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement from intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyze requirements, select suppliers, and schedule deliveries.
• Work with production planning to maintain supply continuity.
• Expedite delinquent shipments and resolve issues with vendors.
• Prepare RFQs and RFPs and negotiate costs balancing quality and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with company and government regulations.
• Maintain inventory reports and stock levels.
• Occasional after-hours availability as needed.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

RFQ/RFP creation

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

MS AX

Job description

The Buyer role at Teledyne Tekmar, Mason, OH, supports procurement activities for high-complexity contracts in a manufacturing instrumentation environment. You will evaluate requirements, select suppliers, place orders, and expedite shipments to ensure on-time delivery.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5–10 years of purchasing experience, preferably in instrumentation, with strong negotiation skills and proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word; MS AX is a plus.