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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

  

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Commodity Manager to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that support our manufacturing, engineering, and business operations. In this role, you’ll build strong supplier partnerships, drive cost-effective sourcing strategies, manage supply chain risk, and help ensure materials and services are available to support our business and production needs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute commodity strategies using total cost of ownership principles.
• Lead RFx activities, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier onboarding.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing strategies as business needs evolve.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers in alignment with corporate procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery.
• Facilitate supplier risk assessments, including cybersecurity and financial health.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to support product development and production requirements.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and contract information within ERP and sourcing systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Help standardize and streamline procurement workflows.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications is preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS is a plus.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency when resolving supply issues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and successfully navigate changing or ambiguous priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning Day 1
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational tuition reimbursement
• Fun employee events throughout the year

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.

  

Salary Range:

$62,800.00-$83,700.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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 or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​