Strategic Procurement 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

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.