Strategic Sourcing Manager/strategic Buyer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

Strategic sourcing and category management
Supplier negotiation and contract management
Manufacturing environment experience
The role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Candidates will lead supplier negotiations, manage strategic partnerships, and drive cost-reduction initiatives including VAVE and should-cost analysis.
  • This position requires close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management teams to support new product introduction and production continuity.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing and category management
  • Supplier negotiation and contract management
  • Manufacturing environment experience
  • Supply continuity and risk mitigation
  • SAP or ERP system proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for mission-driven innovation
  • Global collaboration mindset
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Data-driven decision making

Key Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing experience
  • Experience in regulated manufacturing environment
  • Export control license eligibility if applicable

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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