Procurement Manager

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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 Marine is a group of leading-edge undersea technology companies that have been assembled by Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. Through acquisitions and collaboration, over the past 10 years Teledyne Marine has evolved into an industry powerhouse, bringing the best of the best together under a single umbrella.  With technologies divided into 5 core segments; Imaging, Instruments, Interconnect, Seismic and Vehicles, Teledyne Marine sales staff can address not only brand level solutions, but turn-key, customized systems that leverage our full range of technology. Our goal is to provide one-stop purchasing capability, world-wide customer support, and the technical expertise to solve our customer's toughest challenges.  A Sea of Solutions…..One Supplier.

For more information, visit our website at www.teledynemarine.com

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for assisting with the development and execution of supply chain strategies in accordance with best practices set by the department manager. The Procurement Supervisor will evaluate and set goals of assigned staff; providing mentorship, technical guidance, training and direction relating to short-term and long term priorities and activities in order to maximize departmental outcomes as well as staff personal growth and development.  This role is also expected to possess a high degree of comprehension of the overall procurement process and commodities/categories being procured at the business unit level.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise Purchasing staff in day-to-day procurement activities

• Provide staff training as required

• Execute periodic internal audits to ensure that purchasing processes and procedures are followed

• Perform staff performance reviews and authorize time off requests

• Conduct frequent staff meetings and encourage communication within the procurement team

• Maintain, monitor, and/or adjust  inventory levels to meet the needs of the business unit

• Coach, motivate, and provide leadership to the procurement team

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key suppliers

• Oversee supplier compliance function for the business unit including Master Supply and Non-Disclosure agreements in need of modification and/or renewal

• Approve supplier invoice exceptions and expedite fees as required

• Maintain IFS system maintenance within scope of responsibilities or as assigned

• Coordinate, conduct, and participate in cross functional team meetings to investigate and recommend continuous process improvement and cost reductions

• Provide guidance and assistance to internal customers and other procurement personnel

• Possess a high degree of comprehension of the overall procurement process and commodities/categories being procured

• Provide and develop statistical data/ targeted reports to support department cost reduction and continuous improvement goals

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Manager of Procurement or Regional Procurement Manager

• Collaborate with and contribute to Regional and National procurement objectives as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or Certificate or Training in Management/Supervision

• Three (3) to Five (5) years procurement experience

• CPIM or CPM certification preferred

• Procurement experience in manufacturing, preferably in an engineered to order environment

• Experience in the development and negotiation of  supplier agreement contracts

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with changing demands in a fast paced environment

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