Purchasing/Materials Manager

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated • Hawthorne, CA

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About The Position

Teledyne Relays (a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC) is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team! We are truly Everywhereyoulook! Summary Purchasing / Materials Manager is responsible for Purchasing, Inventory management, Stockroom and Shipping Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Plans, develops, manages, and controls the activities of the Procurement organization, including source identification, obtaining quotes, price analysis, purchasing, supply chain analysis, administration, expediting, and reconciliation of invoicing discrepancies. Develops, communicates, and administers team performance and career development plans and appraisals. Serves as the primary contact for purchasing, inventory & shipping related questions, negotiation of terms and conditions and pricing, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments. Manages current policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency. Serves as an important part of the management team and furnishes management personnel with timely information concerning performance metrics, as well as market conditions and trends that may affect the company operation. Ensures continued compliance with relevant laws, regulations, company policies. Establishes, communicates, and implements short-term and long-term goals for the department to promote continuous improvement, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Business Administration or relevant field from four-year college or university
• 2-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment in a Procurement role required.
• Solid analytical and computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Outstanding team building and leadership skills
• Experience with XA and ERP a plus
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to travel: 10%
• In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne Relays requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.
• Must be a US Person or US citizen due to the nature of our work, i.e., access to technical data.
• "US Person" as defined in US export regulations (e.g., US citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).

Nice To Haves

• Procurement-related professional certifications and advanced degrees in a related field are desirable, but not mandatory.
• Experience with XA and ERP a plus

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, manages, and controls the activities of the Procurement organization, including source identification, obtaining quotes, price analysis, purchasing, supply chain analysis, administration, expediting, and reconciliation of invoicing discrepancies.
• Develops, communicates, and administers team performance and career development plans and appraisals.
• Serves as the primary contact for purchasing, inventory & shipping related questions, negotiation of terms and conditions and pricing, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.
• Manages current policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency.
• Serves as an important part of the management team and furnishes management personnel with timely information concerning performance metrics, as well as market conditions and trends that may affect the company operation.
• Ensures continued compliance with relevant laws, regulations, company policies.
• Establishes, communicates, and implements short-term and long-term goals for the department to promote continuous improvement, effectiveness, and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager