Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Manager
Job Summary
The Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Manager at Teledyne Technologies Incorporated 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.
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 materials
Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, including executive-level relationships, performance management, and long-term agreements
Monitor global supply markets, geopolitical risks, and macroeconomic trends to proactively adjust sourcing strategies
Lead RFQs, RFPs, supplier selection, and sourcing decisions for assigned commodities or programs
Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, lead time, commercial terms, and long-term agreements
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management in NPI, product lifecycle management, and design-to-cost initiatives; influence decisions through data-driven insights
Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve end-to-end supply chain performance and resilience
Identify 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 organization
Track, validate, and report realized and forecasted cost savings
Support annual operating plan (AOP) goals and long range cost reduction targets
Own supply continuity for assigned categories and serve as the escalation point for high-risk supply continuity, cost, or performance issues
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract terms, export controls, and government regulations; support internal and external audits as required
Job 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 management
Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations, supplier agreements and sourcing initiatives
Strong financial acumen, analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
SAP or ERP sourcing experience
Experience managing global supply bases and international sourcing strategies
Knowledge of contract structures, pricing models, and long-term supplier agreements
Expertise in supplier risk management, geopolitical considerations, and supply chain resilience
Experience supporting government or defense-related programs; familiarity with DFAR requirements