Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Teledyne Relays, a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC, is a manufacturer of electromechanical relays, solid state relays, power controllers, RF coax switches and RF matrix switching systems. We need a Procurement Specialist to support production and engineering functions across our US facilities.

• Purchase raw materials for production, including all standard hardware.
• Purchase packaging and janitorial supplies; log and place orders for non‑inventory items such as tooling repairs, printer & equipment repairs, computer hardware and software.
• Place orders and maintain inventory for office supplies (toner, ink cartridges, printer paper, batteries).
• Create, change, and expedite purchase orders; update vendor entity and data log.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production, keeping them informed on open purchase orders and delivery status for critical items.
• Request RMA, review price and quantity discrepancies with Accounting, negotiate pricing, and source new suppliers as needed.
• Process debit memos and vendor returns for inventory and non‑inventory materials.
• Follow up on past‑due and critical items in the monthly expedite report to meet cost‑saving goals; record cost savings on the master cost savings matrix.
• File purchase orders and invoices after receipt of acknowledgements.

• Other procurement related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience reading blueprints, working with BOMs, and familiarity with an online MRP system.
• Ability to solicit competitive bids to secure best pricing and delivery.
• US Person required (U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).
• Successful applicants must complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen.

Salary Range: $62,800.00–$83,700.00 (estimated; actual bid based on experience, education, location and other factors).

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.