Procurement Specialist​/Buyer

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting‑edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search‑and‑rescue teams do their jobs better. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries.

If you're mission‑driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities. #Any Threat Anywhere

Schedules, and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required material purchases. Resolves discrepancies and ensures material standards are met and non‑conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Gathers quotations, examines bids and executes purchase orders. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. Responsible to manage procurement for assigned commodities to satisfy business needs while complying with government, quality system and company policy requirements. Work in partnership with Manufacturing, engineering and service department to assure all orders and requirements are met. Support on‑time delivery and production productivity by maintaining an effective supply chain.

Facilitate solutions to schedule changes and commercial/technical issues with suppliers. This position requires the ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms to meet Teledyne FLIR's customer requirements. This position has direct responsibility for managing supply chain risk and maximizing margin and cash flow through cost savings and inventory management. Assist Strategic Purchasing Manager with sourcing activities such as the request for proposal creation, outlining negotiation opportunities for suppliers, establishing vendor selection criteria, contract review, baseline and cost savings validation, and strategy execution.

Help streamline work processes between Teledyne FLIR sites and establish procedures and work instructions.

• Assess sources of supply to maximize overall total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate and Initiate purchase agreements to support requirements.
• Manage sub‑contracts and develop effective working relationships with suppliers.
• Develop alternate sources of supply in addition to other actions taken to manage supply risk.
• Manage materials assigned to maximize inventory turns.
• Participate in material analysis activities for continuous improvement of material, cost, and lead‑time.
• Support Strategic team on executing on opportunities to deliver on agreed annual sourcing plan targets and other key metrics.
• Conduct sourcing activities in a way that adheres to compliance with proper procedures, policies, systems, and controls.
• Procuring and scheduling material to support daily production requirements and fulfilling customer’s expectations.
• Data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand.
• Review incoming orders against forecast / material availability, adjusting as necessary and communicating product availability to appropriate parties in the organization.
• Conduct ERP analysis and planning through order placement and management including the following: analyze purchase requisitions; initiate…