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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.\nWe are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.\nJob Description\nJob Summary\nThis role is responsible for sourcing and procuring raw materials, electronic components, tooling, and services to support production operations. The Buyer will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, resolve shortages, and drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and on-time delivery performance.\nKey Responsibilities\nManage suppliers across quality, delivery, inventory, scheduling, and contract negotiations.\n\nMonitor and improve supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery.\n\nCoordinate procurement activities with production schedules.\n\nResolve material shortages to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.\n\nSource, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery requirements.\n\nNegotiate pricing, terms, and long-term supply agreements.\n\nDrive cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.\n\nMaintain and report on open purchase orders, late deliveries, inventory coverage, and supplier performance metrics.\n\nSupport engineering and new product development activities as needed.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree or 3 to 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong supplier management and negotiation skills.\n\nExperience interpreting BOMs and engineering drawings.\n\nKnowledge of ERP/MRP systems; Microsoft AX experience is a plus.\n\nExperience with electronic components and PCBAs preferred.\n\nExperience managing Kanban replenishment systems and long-term purchase agreements.\n\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.\n\nExcellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\n\nTravel Requirements\nUp to 20% domestic and international travel for supplier visits and business support activities.\n\nSalary Range:\n$50,600.00-$67,500.000The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.\nTeledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.\nTeledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. 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