Strategic Sourcing Specialist

flir; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions in Rancho Cordova seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive procurement strategies and supplier excellence. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure continuity of supply and quality for high‑reliability microwave components.

The role emphasizes supplier audits, capacity planning, and risk mitigation to meet aerospace and defense standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6+ years in sourcing or supplier management in manufacturing.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or high‑reliability environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with supplier quality processes including audits and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting for assigned commodities.
• Mitigate shortages and supply risks to ensure business continuity.
• Support supplier readiness and process validation for NPI projects.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Sourcing strategy development

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk mitigation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

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

At Teledyne Microwave Solutions, you will help advance the next generation of high‑reliability Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) products used across aerospace, defense, satellite communications, electronic warfare, and space systems. You will play a central role in developing, refining, and sustaining the specialized processes that enable our high‑performance microwave components. Your work ensures that our manufacturing teams can deliver exceptional quality, improved yields, and reliable products that meet demanding industry requirements.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team at Teledyne Microwave Solutions in Rancho Cordova. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and supporting supplier quality initiatives. This role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure continuity of supply, mitigation of commodity risks, and delivery of high-quality materials and components

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, and delivery objectives
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting
• Monitor and mitigate commodity shortages and supply risks to ensure business continuity
• Conduct supplier capacity assessments and support supplier survey planning to ensure production readiness
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers in alignment with Teledyne standards and business requirements
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and drive corrective actions for underperforming suppliers
• Manage supplier corrective actions, including root cause analysis and implementation of preventive measures
• Conduct supplier audits for qualification, ongoing monitoring, and issue resolution
• Act as liaison between Sourcing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve supplier-related issues
• Support non-conformance management activities and supplier-related investigations
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing on new product introduction (NPI), including supplier readiness and process validation
• Recommend supplier process and capability improvements to enhance quality, delivery, and efficiency
• Support strategic or segmented procurement approaches for critical or high-risk components
• Provide reporting and analysis on supplier performance and sourcing metrics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with supplier quality processes including audits, corrective actions, and quality systems
• Experience with supplier capacity planning, supplier surveys, and shortage mitigation strategies
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical skills with experience in KPI tracking and reporting
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools

What we offer

You will join a team deeply committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Teledyne provides competitive compensation, strong benefits, opportunities for technical development, and the chance to work on advanced microwave technologies supporting critical aerospace and defense programs.

What happens next

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your background. Selected candidates will be contacted by email or phone to discuss next steps. Recruitment continues until the role is filled.

Due to export‑controlled work, U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants must be able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Salary Range:

$120,300.00-$160,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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.