Be visionaryTeledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. 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.​We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.  Job Description  Job SummaryEvaluates, selects, places, and expedites assigned procurement contracts or portions of a procurement contract of high complexity, diversification or expense. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. At this level, tasks and assignments tend to be complex, non-routine and/or require a greater level of expertise and duties are performed under very limited supervision. May coordinate activities of other personnel.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.<ul><li>Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.</li><li>Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.</li><li>Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.</li><li>Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.</li><li>Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.</li><li>Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.</li><li>Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.</li><li>Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.</li><li>Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.</li><li>Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner.</li><li>Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.</li></ul>Supervisory Responsibilities                                            This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may provide technical leadership to lower-level buyers including carrying out lead responsibilities in accordance with applicable regulations and laws and the organization’s policies and procedures.  This includes, but is not limited to training employees, planning, assigning, directing work and resolving technically related work problems.Competencies                                               To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:<ul><li>Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.</li><li>Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.</li><li>Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.</li><li>Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities.</li><li>Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.</li><li>Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.</li><li>Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively.</li><li>Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.</li><li>Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.</li><li>Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue.</li><li>Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.</li><li>Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.</li><li>Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.</li><li>Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.</li><li>Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.</li><li>Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.</li><li>Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.</li><li>Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.</li><li>Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.</li><li>Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.</li><li>Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.</li><li>Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.</li></ul>QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience                                            Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 2-4 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel and MS Word software.Other Essential Duties<ul><li>Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.</li></ul>​ Other Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100</li><li>Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen</li><li>Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)</li></ul>Other Qualifications<ul><li>US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.</li></ul>#TBE  Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​

<div class="org-about-module-wrapper org-about-module__card-spacing" tabindex="-1" data-artdeco-is-focused="true">
<div>
<div class="org-about-module__description">
<div id="ember55" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description">Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc. is a technology leader in the fields of electrolytic, thermoelectric, fuel cell systems, and custom lithium-ion batteries. We have the Power to Explore the vastness of the universe by using our proven technologies and innovative solutions to meet unique, harsh application requirements. Power now, energy for the future. We are Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc. and we have the solution to your most critical energy needs.</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

Buyer 2

Be visionaryTeledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. 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.​We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.&nbsp;&nbsp;Job Description&nbsp;&nbsp;Job SummaryEvaluates, selects, places, and expedites assigned procurement contracts or portions of a procurement contract of high complexity, diversification or expense. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. At this level, tasks and assignments tend to be complex, non-routine and/or require a greater level of expertise and duties are performed under very limited supervision. May coordinate activities of other personnel.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.<ul><li>Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.</li><li>Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.</li><li>Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.</li><li>Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.</li><li>Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.</li><li>Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.</li><li>Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.</li><li>Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.</li><li>Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.</li><li>Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner.</li><li>Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.</li></ul>Supervisory Responsibilities &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may provide technical leadership to lower-level buyers including carrying out lead responsibilities in accordance with applicable regulations and laws and the organization’s policies and procedures.&nbsp; This includes, but is not limited to training employees, planning, assigning, directing work and resolving technically related work problems.Competencies &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:<ul><li>Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.</li><li>Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.</li><li>Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.</li><li>Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities.</li><li>Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.</li><li>Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.</li><li>Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively.</li><li>Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.</li><li>Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.</li><li>Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue.</li><li>Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.</li><li>Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.</li><li>Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.</li><li>Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.</li><li>Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.</li><li>Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.</li><li>Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.</li><li>Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.</li><li>Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.</li><li>Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.</li><li>Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.</li><li>Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.</li></ul>QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 2-4 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.&nbsp;Computer Skills: &nbsp;To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel and MS Word software.Other Essential Duties<ul><li>Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.</li></ul>​ Other Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100</li><li>Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen</li><li>Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)</li></ul>Other Qualifications<ul><li>US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.</li></ul>#TBE&nbsp;&nbsp;Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​

Buyer 2

About the Job

About the Company

Teledyne Energy Systems

Similar Jobs

Buyer

Buyer

Sr. Buyer

Sr. Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Buyer

Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Buyer II

Buyer II