Buyer/Planner

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Goleta, CA

18d•$77,900 - $103,800

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Materials Planning Manager, this position will plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Just-in-Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities). Resolves discrepancies. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Gathers quotations, examines bids and makes awards on tactical day to day procurement of sustaining material/services. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability and communicates with Sr. Buyer to develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. Purchasing responsibilities include, but are not limited to, items in these areas: Mechanical; Optics; Electronics; Raw Materials; MRO supplies; Services; Lab supplies; Initiate purchase order, JIT Call, and manage major sub-contractors. Negotiates with suppliers for cost savings. Completes accurate and timely data entry of purchase orders. Expedites and coordinates critical deliveries, emergency requisitions, and quotes. Acts as an interface between Supplier and internal departments regarding orders. Tracks and communicates order status. Coordinates with Receiving to solve material discrepancies. Works closely with the Accounting to solve invoice discrepancies. Obtains RMA’s for return products and generate shippers. Runs MRP Stop Lights daily. Reviews daily planning/MRP activity to facilitate order processing. Coordinates and executes, in tandem with Material Scheduling support, on daily basis, cycle count program for all active components/material in their respective production areas. In absence of a material scheduling support position, coordinate and collaborate with Quality, to prepare and enter in SAP, timely scrap forms for components/material dispositioned from MRB. In absence of a material scheduling support position, coordinate with production managers to implement kan ban system, monitor stock levels, and have production manager initiate purchase requisitions. Once requisition is approved, place purchase order with supplier. Provides material shortage tracking and status updates to 5M and/or JIRA board to maintain visibility of critical material shortages and schedules. Receives physical ‘Green Cards’ for Sales Operations and scans them to the on-line Green Card tracker. Provides analysis and input on various inventory and financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis. Acts as an Area Lead during annual physical inventory events. In absence of a material scheduling support position, coordinate with production, to release and backflush production orders in SAP. When there is down time, other duties within procurement may be assigned Manager or department Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with business emphasis
Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in a high-tech, electronics manufacturing environment
Strong Computer Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & MRP Databases
Knowledge of Purchasing, Planning and Scheduling processes and procedures
Knowledge of JIT manufacturing
Knowledge of MRP Systems; must have experience using SAP.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 policies and procedures.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, on occasion.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification or designation in NAPM or APICS preferred.
Ability to read and understand blueprints/technical drawings and specifications desired.
Previous experience with international sourcing/procurement desired.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases.
Obtain materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels.
Resolve discrepancies.
Ensure material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized.
Develop specifications for new contract orders.
Gather quotations, examine bids and make awards on tactical day to day procurement of sustaining material/services.
Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
Evaluate vendor reliability and communicate with Sr. Buyer to develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.
Initiate purchase order, JIT Call, and manage major sub-contractors.
Negotiate with suppliers for cost savings.
Complete accurate and timely data entry of purchase orders.
Expedite and coordinate critical deliveries, emergency requisitions, and quotes.
Act as an interface between Supplier and internal departments regarding orders.
Track and communicate order status.
Coordinate with Receiving to solve material discrepancies.
Work closely with the Accounting to solve invoice discrepancies.
Obtain RMA’s for return products and generate shippers.
Run MRP Stop Lights daily.
Review daily planning/MRP activity to facilitate order processing.
Coordinate and execute cycle count program for all active components/material in their respective production areas.
Prepare and enter timely scrap forms for components/material dispositioned from MRB.
Coordinate with production managers to implement kan ban system, monitor stock levels, and have production manager initiate purchase requisitions.
Place purchase order with supplier once requisition is approved.
Provide material shortage tracking and status updates to 5M and/or JIRA board.
Receive physical ‘Green Cards’ for Sales Operations and scan them to the on-line Green Card tracker.
Provide analysis and input on various inventory and financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Act as an Area Lead during annual physical inventory events.
Coordinate with production, to release and backflush production orders in SAP.
Perform other duties within procurement as assigned by Manager or department Director during down time.