Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Specialist

SeeScan LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Flexible Paid Time Off

Job summary

SeeScan LLC in San Diego is looking for a Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Specialist to lead sourcing initiatives and manage supplier performance. The role involves close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing for sourcing complex components and driving improvements in cost and quality.

With a salary range between $85,000 and $100,000, SeeScan offers a supportive work environment, flexible paid time off, and the opportunity for professional growth. Candidates should have experience in sourcing within manufacturing and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing complex components in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to support new and existing products.
• Source complex, engineered components and identify capable suppliers.
• Lead RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Drive cost savings and lead time improvements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Ability to read engineering drawings

Strategic thinking

Job description

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Specialist

About this position

SeeScan is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Specialist to lead complex sourcing initiatives and manage supplier performance across both new product development and existing production.

This is not a transactional purchasing role. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to source complex components, develop suppliers, and drive cost, quality, and lead time improvements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually.

This range represents a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications we expect to find in a successful candidate. Actual compensation offered may be less or greater than this estimate based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, our assessment of your ability to bring value to our organization.

We offer

• A position within an established company that has over 40 years of experience
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) investment options, with partial company matching contribution
• Flexible Paid Time Off plan with no cap or “use it or lose it” requirement

In your application, include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We are looking for a long‑term, in‑house teammate to join us, not a contractor or consultant.

In this position, you will

• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to support new and existing products
• Source complex, engineered components and identify capable suppliers
• Evaluate and improve existing supplier performance
• Develop new suppliers to diversify and strengthen the supply base
• Lead RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection
• Resolve technical and supply challenges impacting production
• Drive cost savings and lead time improvements
• Manage multiple priorities in a project‑driven environment
• Maintain regular onsite presence to facilitate direct engagement with cross‑functional teams and operations

Your background

• Experience sourcing complex components in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience working with engineering teams

About you

• Able to work with incomplete information and shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and operate independently
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Able to manage complex purchasing scenarios where standard processes do not apply

About SeeScan

Beneath the ground and below the water’s surface is a world out of sight. Whether it’s the inside of a pipe, or a maze of the buried services that keep our world running, or the deepest places of the ocean, our mission is to create products that help our customers see. Dating back more than 40 years to our founder’s garage, we are an original equipment manufacturer in San Diego, CA that builds diagnostic, utility locating, and harsh-environment oceanographic equipment from the ground up. And as leaders in our industries, we provide ongoing support and parts services to ensure that our equipment is never short of the best.

At SeeScan, you’ll be part of a group of people who bring passion and energy into everything they do. We value the individual contributions all of our employees make and invest in the tools and training they need to find success and professional growth. We do our best to empower the right people to take on new opportunities, and our culture promotes transparency, integrity, and continuous learning.

Notes

• No recruiters, contractors, or consultants, please
• No relocation assistance or visa sponsorships available for this position
• SeeScan is an Equal Opportunity Employer