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
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“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.
Root cause analysis
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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