Strategic Procurement Lead for Materials & Vendors

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Purchasing Manager for Teledyne RFM in Mountain View, CA. The role will plan, organize, and coordinate purchasing across materials, equipment, and services, driving cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

You will recruit suppliers, negotiate terms, review contracts, and monitor KPIs while leading a procurement team. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field with 2–5 years of experience and strong leadership, negotiation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 2–5 years of directly related experience or equivalent
• Excellent negotiating, communication, and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of procurement software and tools; strong vendor management and sourcing skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate purchasing of materials, equipment, supplies and services
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine material availability
• Approve purchase orders and change notices; review contracts for conformance to policy
• Recruit and maintain suppliers, ensure ethics and cost objectives; monitor KPI/OTD metrics

Skills

Procurement negotiation

Vendor management

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Purchasing Manager for Teledyne RFM in Mountain View, CA. The role will plan, organize, and coordinate purchasing across materials, equipment, and services, driving cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

You will recruit suppliers, negotiate terms, review contracts, and monitor KPIs while leading a procurement team. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field with 2–5 years of experience and strong leadership, negotiation, and