Strategic Sourcing Manager/strategic Buyer

Teledyne FLIR Defense

Develop and execute sourcing strategies
Lead category strategies and supplier selection
Contract negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives
The Strategic Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment

Job Summary

  • The Strategic Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • This role leads category strategies, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost‑reduction initiatives while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management.
  • The position 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 developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies
  • Lead category strategies and supplier selection
  • Contract negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives
  • Supplier partnerships and risk management
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • SAP or ERP sourcing experience

Nice-to-have

  • Thrive on making an impact
  • Excitement of being on a team that wins
  • Passionate innovators eager to shape the future
  • Mission-driven to globally collaborate

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations
  • Experience in a manufacturing and/or regulated environment
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • U.S. Citizen

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible for export control license

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