Teledyne Reynolds
defense electronics manufacturing
PurchasingManager
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“Purchasing Manager at Teledyne Reynolds. Skills: procurement execution, supplier management, cost control & negotiation, process improvement, compliance & risk management, inventory & planning support, performance metrics. Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely acquisition of materials, components, and services in support of production schedules and customer commitments.. Identify, qualify, and manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring for quality, delive”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring quality, cost control, delivery performance, and compliance with defense industry requirements.; mitigate supply chain risk; continuously improve purchasing processes; balance material availability, inventory levels, and production variability; supplier on-time delivery; cost variance; lead time; inventory turns; material availability
Industry & Context.
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Must be a U. S. Citizen., satisfactory background check, pass a drug screen, Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Citizen".
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field., 5+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain roles, at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity, Proven experience supporting high-mix, low-volume production environments., understanding of purchasing best practices, supplier negotiations, and defense industry compliance requirements., Exceptional organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills., Proficient in creating spreadsheets, analyzing data, and presenting information using Excel., Must be a U. S. Citizen.
Nice to Have
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing modules (e. g. , XA, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)., Familiarity with electronics components, manufacturing processes, and long-lead or sole-source materials., Experience with ITAR-controlled supply chains and supplier flow-down requirements., Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic manufacturing environment., Curiosity and creativity in sourcing strategies, with a passion for improving processes and challenging conventional procurement models.
What You'll Do.
Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely acquisition of materials
and services in support of production schedules and customer commitments.
and manage supplier relationships
including performance monitoring for quality
Lead price negotiations
manage cost reduction initiatives
and support margin improvement while maintaining quality and compliance requirements.
Champion continuous improvement in purchasing and supply chain processes
including lead time reduction
supplier consolidation
and improved demand planning.
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with applicable defense industry regulations and standards
and customer-specific requirements.
Partner with planning and operations teams to balance material availability
and production variability in a high-mix environment.
and report purchasing KPIs such as supplier on-time delivery
and material availability
providing regular updates to site leadership.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with planning and operations teams
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication skills; presenting information
Full 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 Description** Teledyne Reynolds (a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC) has over 60 years of heritage supplying the highest quality, high voltage interconnect solutions to the most demanding of applications in the Military/Defense, High-end Industrial, Medical, Energy and Space industries. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team! We are truly **Everywhereyoulook** **Position Summary:** We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented **Purchasing Manager** to lead procurement activities in a high-mix, low-volume defense electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for sourcing materials, components, and services required to support production while ensuring quality, cost control, delivery performance, and compliance with defense industry requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution, demonstrating the ability to manage supplier relationships, mitigate supply chain risk, and continuously improve purchasing processes. A willingness to challenge traditional sourcing approaches and drive innovation within a regulated environment is essential. * **Procurement Execution:** Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely acquisition of materials, components, and services in support of production schedules and customer commitments. * **Supplier Management:** Identify, qualify, and manage supplier relationships, inclu
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