Buyer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Miamisburg, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for procuring goods and services to support the Miamisburg program and facilities requirements. They will work closely with site personnel including Program Managers, Quality Engineering, and other Buyers to drive essential projects aimed at achieving materials cost savings and stable supply. The Buyer acts as the critical interface between Miamisburg personnel and the Supply Chain, and participates in the development and management of procurement contracts and long-term agreements (LTA’s). The Buyer plays a strategic and tactical role in formulating partnerships with suppliers to meet cost and schedule requirements for Miamisburg.

Requirements

BA or BS required
minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in procurement in a technical environment interfacing with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering
Experience or education with an MRP system is required
Knowledge of Government requirements/regulations such as ITAR, FAR, DFARS, and DEARS is needed and expected to be demonstrated
Experience with procurement for U.S. Government contracts is required
Strong computer skills, including the Microsoft Suite of products, is required
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
Proven ability to create and implement complex processes is required
Data-driven and process oriented with an ability to consistently meet commitments and attain stretch performance measures without direct oversight
Team Player
U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

APICS and / or ISM (CPM) certification is preferred
Experience utilizing SAP is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for purchasing for designated product lines/commodities to meet customer demand, including purchasing indirect and direct materials, and coordinating rework/replacement of non-conforming material to meet production schedule
Procurement of components for circuits, chemicals and outside services such as machining, fabrication, plating and test services
Performs daily procurement activity by processing requisitions, issuing requests for quotes/proposals, and performing MRP analysis to achieve desired cost and schedule requirements while maintaining proper inventory levels in support of manufacturing
Expedites components, manages part shortages, and rework/replacement of non-conforming material to meet customer demand
Submits RFQs to suppliers and ensures timely quote return to meet proposal/production needs
Works with Supply Chain Manager and/or Sr. Buyer/Planner to satisfy requirements of RFQ packages for programs
Understands and communicates program specifications to suppliers
Confers and corresponds with vendors, manufacturers, service supplier, and sales representatives to obtain pricing and product information
Addresses quality concerns in collaboration with Quality, Program Management, and/or Engineering
Develops and enhances relationships with strategic suppliers/partners; serves as primary contact with suppliers; and fosters a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers
Ensures confidentiality agreements (NDAs) and other necessary contracts/agreements are established with suppliers
Drives cost savings and quality improvement projects
Coordinates quality issues with suppliers, as required, including supplier returns
Monitors open invoices and communicates with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
Assists in aligning strategic procurement goals and objectives with quarterly deliverables, weekly activities, and daily schedules
Works with Finance and Materials Handling to resolve invoice and credit memo discrepancies
Ability to set up and coordinate pull systems and consignment programs with suppliers
Other duties as assigned