Buyer/Planner-Commodity Specialist

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Billerica, MA

1d•$96,600 - $128,800

About The Position

The Teledyne FLIR Billerica operation is a leading manufacturer of Surveillance Systems. Our products are vital components in the defense, high end commercial, and commercial industries. We are looking for a highly organized and motivated Senior Buyer/Planner to join the Materials department. The Senior Buyer/Planner will purchase goods, materials, and components in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.

Requirements

High School Degree/GED required, BA or BS degree preferred.
5+ years of relevant experience in either a buyer/planner role or a procurement/materials sourcing role
SAP experience preferred, strong working knowledge of MS Office
Problem solving skills in relation to sourcing issues in order to support production requirements
Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Professional and team-based approach to problem solving with strong analytical and communication skills.
Experience in a high tech manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
2+ years of experience sourcing precision machined parts and familiarity with different machining methods (CNC, mill, lathe, swiss, turning and machining suppliers)
Familiarity with injection molding, and sourcing optical components
Strong communication, negotiating, organizational skills
Self-motivated, ability to work both independently and within a team
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with people professionally
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Responsibilities

Source components with approved suppliers for production
Work with suppliers on scheduling to support production requirements
Generate Purchase Orders & Requisitions for open requirements
Work with suppliers with on time delivery, quality and cost objectives
Provide analysis of costing against cost targets
Perform cost reduction activities in order to maintain budgets and/or reduce costs
Prepare reports and updates as needed
Resolve shipment and invoice discrepancies
Create production orders through the production cycle
Work closely with Sr. Planner to evaluate production for assigned products
Evaluate and track completion dates for completed systems to maintain on-time customer deliveries
Ensure accuracy of data in SAP and data entry as required
Assist in shipping and/or receiving functions as a secondary activity