Buyer (Temporary)

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 77,900 - 103,800; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging in Thousand Oaks, California, is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement actions for both commercial and government requirements. This temporary position requires negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred, and at least two years of experience in a procurement role. The salary range is $77,900 - $103,800 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Buyer required.
• Professional development courses in procurement management desirable.
• Previous experience in a procurement function desirable.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, award and administer procurement actions for requirements.
• Handle procurement responsibilities including capital equipment and software.
• Provide proposal support as required.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Costpoint/Deltek

Solumina

Job description

Job Description

Teledyne Scientific Company, the central Research Lab of Teledyne Technologies, is a cutting‑edge R&D organization with more than 60 years of legacy in new technology development and transition. As the world’s leading provider of infrared focal plane arrays, our team values technical excellence, collaboration, and agility. The Buyer will purchase materials, equipment, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures.

This is a temporary position with an estimated 6‑month commitment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Negotiate, award and administer procurement actions for commercial and government‑funded requirements.
• Handle procurement responsibilities including capital equipment, software license agreements, blanket purchase orders, services, maintenance agreements, repair orders, construction contracts, hazardous chemicals, electronics and other hardware and software to meet Teledyne and Government specifications and drawings.
• Provide proposal support as required.
• Frequent use of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for tracking and reporting of data.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Familiarity with purchasing concepts and ability to negotiate price and other terms and conditions.
• Ability to work in a high‑volume/pressure environment with demanding deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to make complex business decisions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interface with vendors and internal customers with patience, diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Displays exemplary ethics and business conduct and performs work cognizant of safe work practices.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree desired.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Buyer required.
• Professional development courses in procurement management desirable.
• Previous experience in a procurement function desirable.
• Beneficial to have experience with ERP system of Costpoint/Deltek and quality system of Solumina.

Citizenship Requirements

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.

Salary Range

$77,900.00 - $103,800.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.