Buyer

Buyer

Pay Rate: 30-34 per hour

Onsite in Thousand Oaks, CA

Employment Type: Temporary / Contract (Estimated 6-Month Assignment)

Security/Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to facility access and government contract restrictions)

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly adaptable Buyer to join our procurement team for a 6-month contract assignment. This role is responsible for purchasing specialized, complex materials, equipment, software, and services in strict accordance with corporate purchasing regulations and government procurement standards. Operating in a dynamic, high-volume environment, the Buyer will interface with suppliers and internal teams, negotiate terms, manage vendor contracts, and leverage ERP systems to support cutting-edge R&D and manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Procurement Execution: Negotiate, award, and administer procurement actions for both commercial and Government-funded requirements.
• Commodity Management: Manage purchases across diverse categories, including capital equipment, software license agreements, blanket purchase orders, professional/repair services, maintenance agreements, construction contracts, hazardous chemicals, electronics, and specialized hardware.
• Proposal Support: Assist cross-functional teams with proposal preparation and procurement data support as required.
• ERP Data Management: Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems daily to track orders, manage vendor records, and generate procurement reports.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with vendors and internal customers using patience, diplomacy, and tact to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to Teledyne and government specifications.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Negotiation & Purchasing Knowledge: Solid understanding of purchasing concepts with demonstrated comfort negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual terms.
• Operations Under Pressure: Ability to manage high-volume workloads and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; strong diplomatic approach to vendor and internal stakeholder interactions.
• Ethics & Compliance: High commitment to ethical business conduct, continuous compliance, and safe work practices.
• Technical & Software Literacy: Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to adapt quickly to operational software.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Professional development coursework in procurement management is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience as a Buyer required.
• Preferred Systems Experience: Prior experience using Deltek Costpoint (ERP) and/or Solumina (Quality/MES System) is highly desirable.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.