Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Teledyne Technologies•Rancho Cordova, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Teledyne Microwave Solutions, you will help advance the next generation of high‑reliability Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) products used across aerospace, defense, satellite communications, electronic warfare, and space systems. You will play a central role in developing, refining, and sustaining the specialized processes that enable our high‑performance microwave components. Your work ensures that our manufacturing teams can deliver exceptional quality, improved yields, and reliable products that meet demanding industry requirements. We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team at Teledyne Microwave Solutions in Rancho Cordova. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and supporting supplier quality initiatives. This role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure continuity of supply, mitigation of commodity risks, and delivery of high-quality materials and components.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 4 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
U.S. citizenship is required
Applicants must be able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
Familiarity with supplier quality processes including audits, corrective actions, and quality systems
Experience with supplier capacity planning, supplier surveys, and shortage mitigation strategies
Understanding of manufacturing processes and applicable regulatory requirements
Strong analytical skills with experience in KPI tracking and reporting
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, and delivery objectives
Lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting
Monitor and mitigate commodity shortages and supply risks to ensure business continuity
Conduct supplier capacity assessments and support supplier survey planning to ensure production readiness
Evaluate and qualify suppliers in alignment with Teledyne standards and business requirements
Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and drive corrective actions for underperforming suppliers
Manage supplier corrective actions, including root cause analysis and implementation of preventive measures
Conduct supplier audits for qualification, ongoing monitoring, and issue resolution
Act as liaison between Sourcing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve supplier-related issues
Support non-conformance management activities and supplier-related investigations
Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing on new product introduction (NPI), including supplier readiness and process validation
Recommend supplier process and capability improvements to enhance quality, delivery, and efficiency
Support strategic or segmented procurement approaches for critical or high-risk components
Provide reporting and analysis on supplier performance and sourcing metrics
Perform other duties as assigned