Buyer 2

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

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 Job Summary Evaluates, selects, places, and expedites assigned procurement contracts or portions of a procurement contract of high complexity, diversification or expense. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. At this level, tasks and assignments tend to be complex, non-routine and/or require a greater level of expertise and duties are performed under very limited supervision. May coordinate activities of other personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 2-4 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel and MS Word software.
US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Responsibilities

Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.
Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner.
Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.