Procurement Manager

Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC

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US - Billerica, MA Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 6, 2026 Last posted June 6, 2026
Job description

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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

  

Procurement Manager – Mission-Critical Supply Chain Leadership
Join a Teledyne FLIR Defense team delivering advanced surveillance systems that support defence, public safety, and search-and-rescue missions. In this role, you’ll lead procurement for high-tech manufacturing programs where precision, timing, and supplier performance directly impact mission success. You’ll work across commodities—from PCBAs to optics—ensuring materials flow seamlessly to production.
If you enjoy leading teams, solving supply chain challenges, and driving measurable results in a dynamic environment, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
What you’ll do
  • Lead and develop a team of buyers across multiple commodity areas
  • Drive supplier performance on delivery, quality, and cost targets
  • Align material schedules with production demand to prevent shortages
  • Oversee purchase order execution and ERP transaction accuracy
  • Generate and present supply chain performance reports
  • Partner with suppliers to resolve delays and improve reliability
  • Expedite critical parts and manage inventory to support just-in-time delivery
  • Ensure SAP data integrity and process discipline
  • Support compliance reporting, including SBA requirements
  • Assist with shipping/receiving activities as needed
What you need
  • Required: Strong leadership, organisation, and problem-solving skills
  • Required: Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Required: Effective communication and supplier negotiation skills
  • Required: Experience in procurement or materials management (3+ years)
  • Advantage: Experience in high-tech or manufacturing environments
  • Advantage: SAP and ERP system proficiency
  • Advantage: Analytical mindset with reporting experience
  • Advantage: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
What we offer
  • Mission-driven work supporting critical global operations
  • Exposure to complex, high-technology products
  • Cross-functional collaboration across engineering and operations
  • Opportunities to lead and shape supply chain performance
  • Stable, established organisation within Teledyne Technologies
  • A team-oriented, results-focused environment
What happens next Applications are reviewed by our recruiting team, followed by a recruiter conversation and interviews with hiring leaders. Timelines may vary.
Applicants must meet U.S. export control requirements as defined by the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

  

Salary Range:

$96,600.00-$128,800.000

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.

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. ​

About this role

Summary

Lead procurement team, optimize supply chain, manage supplier performance in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Job title

Procurement Manager

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in US - Billerica, MA, remote not specified.

Salary

$97k–$129k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershiporganisationproblem-solvingcommunicationsupplier negotiationprocurementmaterials managementERPSAP

Preferred skills

high-techmanufacturingERPreporting

Specializations

procurementsupply chainhigh-techmanufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Billerica, MA, USA

On-site City