Buyer

Company: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Job Description:

Be visionary Teledyne 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 DescriptionAbout Us:Our Digital Imaging segment includes high-performance sensors, cameras and systems, within the visible, infrared, -ultraviolet and X-ray spectra for use in industrial, government and medical applications, as well as micro electro-mechanical systems ("MEMS"). It also includes our sponsored and centralized research laboratories benefiting government programs and businesses.We design, develop and manufacture image capture products, primarily consisting of high-performance image sensors and digital cameras for use in industrial, scientific, medical and photogrammetry applications. We also design, develop and manufacture image processing products, primarily consisting of hardware and software for image processing in industrial and medical applications.Job Summary and Responsibilities:Evaluates, 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.

• Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.
• Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
• Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
• Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost effective manner.
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
• Experience with SAP ERP is desirable
• Communicates commodity availability and/or delivery disruption to production/sales team
• Inventory management
• Ensure commodity inventory aligns with production rates.
• Manage supplier/vendor relationships
• Translates sales forecasts into purchase orders Qualifications: To 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 10-15 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Salary Range:$93,500.00 - $156,200.00
  
  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. About UsYou may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day.Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
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