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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:

The Teledyne FLIR - Bozeman operations is a leading manufacturer of Laser Systems. Our products are vital components in the defense, high end commercial, and commercial industries. We are looking for a highly organized and motivated Buyer to join the Materials department. The Buyer will purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.


Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Source components with approved suppliers for production
• Work with suppliers on scheduling to support production requirements
• Generate Purchase Orders & Requisitions for open requirements
• Work with suppliers with on time delivery, quality and cost objectives
• Provide analysis of costing against cost targets
• Perform cost reduction activities in order to maintain budgets and/or reduce costs
• Prepare reports and updates as needed
• Resolve shipment and invoice discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy of data in SAP and data entry as required

Job Qualifications:

• High School Degree / GED required
• 2+ years of relevant experience in either a buyer/planner role or a procurement/materials sourcing role preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Knowledge in sourcing precision machined parts a plus
• Problem solving skills in relation to sourcing issues in order to support production requirements
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, ability to work both independently and within a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with people professionally

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 Defense

Join 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.

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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.