Procurement Manager

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.

Join Our Team as a Procurement Manager at Teledyne ETM! At Teledyne ETM, located in Newark, CA, we design and build cutting-edge high-voltage and high-power electronic subsystems that support communications, radar/EW, test and measurement, medical, and security markets worldwide. Our products perform in the toughest environments—and so do we—because we’re committed to helping our customers succeed.

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and optimize our end-to-end procurement operations. In this role, you’ll drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply chain that supports our business objectives and growth.

You’re an experienced procurement leader, a strategic thinker and a collaborative manager who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You bring strong commercial judgment, negotiation expertise, and the ability to influence across functions while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. You have proven experience managing procurement activities in support of U.S. Government prime contracts and/or subcontracts, including application of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company goals and growth plans
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Provide subject matter expertise on global sourcing strategies and supply chain resilience

• Oversee all direct and indirect procurement activities, including materials, services, and capital expenditures
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and managing performance
• Drive supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, service, and innovation metrics
• Ensure security of supply through proactive risk management and sourcing strategies

• Analyze procurement spend and develop sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings targets
• Establish and track procurement KPIs, providing reporting and insights to support decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems, and best practices

• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to support integrated business planning
• Collaborate with Planning to optimize inventory levels and minimize operational disruptions
• Serve as the key liaison between procurement and internal stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards
• Oversee adherence to FAR/DFAR regulations and required reporting (e.g., ISR submissions)
• Support infrastructure and supply chain improvement initiatives across the organization

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of procurement/supply chain experience, including at least 5 years supporting U.S. Government contracts in a defense, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government subcontract purchasing…