Senior Buyer

Teledyne Technologies • Poway, CA

13h

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description At Teledyne Marine, we’re shaping the future of ocean exploration and environmental monitoring. Our cutting-edge sensors, instruments and vehicles help solve global challenges—from infrastructure development to energy sourcing and marine safety. If you’re passionate about innovation and want to make a real-world impact, we invite you to join our team of scientists, engineers and operators. As a Senior Buyer at Teledyne RD Instruments , you play a critical role in ensuring our manufacturing and development operations run smoothly. You are a key partner to Production, Engineering, Sales and Program Management, translating demand into reliable material supply. Your work directly supports new product introductions, operational excellence and our long-term commitment to quality, delivery and customer satisfaction. In this role, you own your commodities , influence sourcing strategy and help build a resilient, high-performing supply chain.

Requirements

• Strong procurement, planning, and supplier management skills – R equired
• Proficiency using enterprise resource planning systems for purchasing and planning – Required
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation and technical drawings – Required
• Data analysis and decision-making skills with clear written and verbal communication – Required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience – Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally electronics – Highly Preferred
• Experience supporting new product introduction projects – P referred
• Professional supply chain certification (APICS, ISM, AME or similar) – Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and planning activities to ensure material availability and on-time delivery
• Own assigned commodities and supplier relationships, from sourcing strategy to performance management
• Execute purchasing aligned with production schedules, inventory targets, and demand signals
• Lead supplier selection, requests for quotation, and cost negotiations
• Support new product introduction and research and development programs
• Analyze demand, risks, and constraints using enterprise resource planning systems and planning tools
• Drive continuous improvement with suppliers using delivery, quality, and cost metrics
• Process engineering changes and maintain accurate material parameters in the enterprise system
• Resolve material shortages, nonconforming material issues, and supply disruptions
• Apply Lean, pull-based, and Kanban practices to optimize flow and inventory

Benefits

• A high-impact role supporting advanced technology products
• Collaboration with cross-functional technical and operations teams
• Opportunities to influence sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships
• A stable organization with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees