Teledyne Technologies-posted 13 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Wilsonville, OR

At Teledyne FLIR, we build technologies that help protect borders, enable defense missions, and support critical infrastructure. As a Commodity Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our supply chain is strong, strategic, and cost-effective. You’ll lead sourcing efforts for essential components like PCBAs, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical parts—driving supplier partnerships, cost savings, and compliance with government requirements. If you’re a proactive problem-solver with deep sourcing experience, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Lead sourcing and supplier selection for machining, sheet metal, optics, and electronic components
  • Develop strategic supplier partnerships and capabilities
  • Support small business supplier development to meet government requirements
  • Manage supplier onboarding for new product introductions (NPI)
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams on sourcing decisions
  • Drive cost savings through Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) projects
  • Monitor supplier performance and conduct risk assessments
  • Recommend sourcing strategies for PCBAs, cable assemblies, and wire harnesses
  • Support manufacturing teams with cost reduction initiatives
  • 10+ years in strategic purchasing, including 5+ years in commodity management
  • Experience sourcing PCBAs and related components
  • Strong analytical, written communication, and ERP skills (SAP preferred)
  • High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree a plus
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR, and TAAs
  • Proven track record of cost savings and supplier development
  • Ability to travel up to 25% (mostly domestic)
  • A mission-driven company with global impact
  • Opportunities to lead strategic sourcing initiatives
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Collaborative, cross-functional work environment
  • Exposure to defense and government contracting standards
  • Travel opportunities and supplier engagement
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