Flir
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
US - Rancho Cordova, CA (TDY)
No sponsorship$78k-$104kDetected 8 days ago
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About the role
- We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team at Teledyne Microwave Solutions in Rancho Cordova.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and supporting supplier quality initiatives.
- This role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure continuity of supply, mitigation of commodity risks, and delivery of high-quality materials and components
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, and delivery objectives
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting
- Conduct supplier capacity assessments and support supplier survey planning to ensure production readiness
- Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and drive corrective actions for underperforming suppliers
- Manage supplier corrective actions, including root cause analysis and implementation of preventive measures
- Support non-conformance management activities and supplier-related investigations
- Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing on new product introduction (NPI), including supplier readiness and process validation
- Support strategic or segmented procurement approaches for critical or high-risk components
- Perform other duties as assigned
- You will play a central role in developing, refining, and sustaining the specialized processes that enable our high‑performance microwave components.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- Due to export‑controlled work, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Applicants must be able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with supplier quality processes including audits, corrective actions, and quality systems
- Experience with supplier capacity planning, supplier surveys, and shortage mitigation strategies
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and applicable regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical skills with experience in KPI tracking and reporting
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools
- Preferred Experience:
Skills
- Be visionary
Compensation
- $77,900.00-$103,800.000
- 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.
Benefits
- Teledyne provides competitive compensation, strong benefits, opportunities for technical development, and the chance to work on advanced microwave technologies supporting critical aerospace and defense programs.
Equal opportunity
- Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizenship is required
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