Purchasing Materials Manager

Teledyne Relays, a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC, is seeking a dynamic Purchasing / Materials Manager to join our team and help drive excellence in purchasing, inventory management, stockroom operations, and shipping—truly EverywhereYouLook!Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Plans, develops, manages, and controls the activities of the Procurement organization, including source identification, obtaining quotes, price analysis, purchasing, supply chain analysis, administration, expediting, and reconciliation of invoicing discrepancies. Develops, communicates, and administers team performance and career development plans and appraisals. Serves as the primary contact for purchasing, inventory & shipping related questions, negotiation of terms and conditions and pricing, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments. Manages current policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency. Serves as an important part of the management team and furnishes management personnel with timely information concerning performance metrics, as well as market conditions and trends that may affect the company operation. Ensures continued compliance with relevant laws, regulations, company policies. Establishes, communicates, and implements short-term and long-term goals for the department to promote continuous improvement, effectiveness, and efficiency. REQUIREMENTSBA or BS in Business Administration or relevant field from four-year college or university 2-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment in a Procurement role required. Procurement-related professional certifications and advanced degrees in a related field are desirable, but not mandatory. Solid analytical and computer skills Strong communication skills Outstanding team building and leadership skills Experience with XA and ERP a plus Excellent organizational and leadership skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Ability and willingness to travel: 10%In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne Relays requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment. Must be a US Person or US citizen due to the nature of our work, i.e., access to technical data. "US Person" as defined in US export regulations (e.g., US citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees). Please note the salary range posted below is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge and skills