The Strategic Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer is responsible for leading category strategies, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management
Job Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer is responsible for leading category strategies, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management.
Teledyne FLIR Defense provides cutting-edge technologies supporting critical missions for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams.
The role focuses on long-term value creation through supplier partnerships, risk management, and data-driven decision-making across direct materials, indirect spend, or assigned commodities.
Matching Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer is responsible for leading category strategies, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
strategic sourcing and category management
supplier negotiations and contract management
risk mitigation and dual-source strategies
cost-reduction initiatives and VAVE
collaboration with Engineering and Quality
compliance with procurement policies and regulations
data-driven decision-making
Nice-to-have
SAP or ERP sourcing experience
supporting NPI and supplier qualification
supplier development and continuous improvement
stakeholder management skills
experience in regulated manufacturing environment
Key Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years strategic sourcing experience
Experience in manufacturing or regulated environment
CPSM, CSCP, or similar certification preferred
Work Rights
Must have US citizenship or equivalent export control eligibility