Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Manager

Be visionaryTeledyne 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 DescriptionJob 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 materialsBuild and manage strategic supplier partnerships, including executive-level relationships, performance management, and long-term agreementsMonitor global supply markets, geopolitical risks, and macroeconomic trends to proactively adjust sourcing strategiesLead RFQs, RFPs, supplier selection, and sourcing decisions for assigned commodities or programsLead supplier negotiations covering pricing, lead time, commercial terms, and long-term agreementsPartner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management in NPI, product lifecycle management, and design-to-cost initiatives; influence decisions through data-driven insightsLead cross-functional initiatives to improve end-to-end supply chain performance and resilienceSupport supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and cost performanceIdentify and execute cost reduction initiatives, including Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE), should-cost analysis, and supplier consolidation; champion best practices in sourcing, contracting, and supplier management across the organizationTrack, validate, and report realized and forecasted cost savingsSupport annual operating plan (AOP) goals and long range cost reduction targetsOwn supply continuity for assigned categories and serve as the escalation point for high-risk supply continuity, cost, or performance issuesEnsure compliance with procurement policies, contract terms, export controls, and government regulations; support internal and external audits as requiredJob Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain managementDemonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations, supplier agreements and sourcing initiativesExperience in a manufacturing and/or regulated environmentStrong financial acumen, analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to travel 25%–50% depending on business needs, mostly domestic with some internationalPreferred Qualifications:SAP or ERP sourcing experienceExperience managing global supply bases and international sourcing strategiesKnowledge of contract structures, pricing models, and long-term supplier agreementsExpertise in supplier risk management, geopolitical considerations, and supply chain resilienceExperience supporting government or defense-related programs; familiarity with DFAR requirementsProfessional certification (CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent)Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.About Teledyne FLIR DefenseJoin Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.#AnyThreatAnywhereTeledyne 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr FLIR Systems, Inc.