Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

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

StrategicSourcing/CommodityManager

$120–160k Billerica, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Manager at Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Commodity management, Supply chain management, Supplier negotiations. Develop category strategies. Execute category strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

Track realized cost savings; Forecast cost savings; Meet AOP goals; Meet long range cost reduction targets

Industry & Context.

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
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel 25%-50%, U. S. citizen, U. S. national, Legal permanent resident, Asylee, Refugee, Eligible for export control license

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations, Demonstrated experience leading supplier agreements, Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives, Experience in a manufacturing environment, Experience in a regulated environment, Financial acumen, Analytical skills, Negotiation skills, Communication skills, Stakeholder management skills, Ability to travel 25%-50%

Nice to Have

SAP or ERP sourcing experience, Experience managing global supply bases, Experience with international sourcing strategies, Knowledge of contract structures, Knowledge of pricing models, Knowledge of long-term supplier agreements, Expertise in supplier risk management, Expertise in geopolitical considerations, Expertise in supply chain resilience, Experience supporting government or defense, Familiarity with DFAR requirements

What You'll Do.

Develop category strategies

Execute category strategies

Establish dual source strategies

Establish risk mitigation strategies

Build supplier partnerships

Manage supplier partnerships

Monitor global supply markets

Monitor geopolitical risks

Monitor macroeconomic trends

Adjust sourcing strategies

Lead supplier selection

Lead sourcing decisions

Lead supplier negotiations

Partner cross-functionally

Improve supply chain performance

Improve supply chain resilience

Support supplier development initiatives

Identify cost reduction initiatives

Execute cost reduction initiatives

Validate cost savings

Support cost reduction targets

Own supply continuity

Serve as escalation point

Ensure compliance with procurement policies

Ensure compliance with contract terms

Ensure compliance with export controls

Ensure compliance with government support

Support internal audits

Support external audits

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner cross-functionally; Work with Engineering; Work with Operations; Work with Program Management

Communication Scope

Communication skills

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** **Job Summary:** The Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide category strategies across critical commodities and spend categories. This role has end-to-end ownership of category performance, including cost, quality, delivery, risk, and innovation, and serves as a key strategic partner across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and executive leadership. This is a highly visible individual contributor role that drives long-term sourcing strategy, leads complex supplier negotiations, and builds resilient global supply chains in a regulated manufacturing environment. **Job Duties & Responsibilities: ** * Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives, growth plans, and technology roadmaps; establish dual source and risk mitigation strategies for critical materials * Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, including executive-level relationships, performance management, and long-term agreements * Monitor global supply markets, geopolitical risks, and macroeconomic trends to proactively adjust sourcing strategies * Lead RFQs, RFPs, supplier selection, and sourcing decisions for assigned commodities or programs * Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, lead time, commercial terms, and long-term agreements * Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management in NPI, p

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