Procurement Specialist – Manufacturing & Supply Chain | San Diego, CA | $108K–$163K

🌟 Exciting Opportunity: Procurement Specialist
📍 Location: San Diego, California, United States
🏢 Office-based (not a remote role)
💼 Industry: Manufacturing & Production | Category: Supply Chain & Materials Management
💰 Base Salary: $108,834 – $163,252
📈 Employment Type: Full-time | Mid-Senior Level
🎓 Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
🧳 Travel: Occasional

🚀 Make a Global Impact in Supply Chain

Join a high-performing team as a Procurement Specialist, where you'll directly influence supplier performance and ensure the seamless availability of materials to worldwide production locations. This dynamic role combines strategy and execution — from negotiating contracts to resolving critical supply chain issues — all in a fast-paced environment driven by innovation and customer satisfaction.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage day-to-day and strategic supplier relationships across the forging and machining supply chain.

• Lead purchase order processes, demand forecasting, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including sourcing, planning, engineering, and quality.

• Drive supplier performance improvements in cost, delivery, and quality.

• Actively participate in supply chain transformation projects from inception to execution.

• Support global procurement objectives while ensuring compliance with internal policies.

✅ What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of purchasing experience
  or
  Master’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

• Strong background with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Fluent in professional Business English, written and verbal.

Preferred:

• Supply Chain certification (e.g., ASCM, APICS, ISM, or equivalent).

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Blackbelt or Greenbelt preferred).

• Experience with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling and cost reduction strategies.

• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder influencing skills.

• Membership in professional procurement associations a plus.

🎁 Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with room for growth

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Dynamic, collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• Impactful projects with global reach

Ready to take your procurement career to the next level? Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, precision, and operational excellence.

Sr. Supplier Technical Engineer – Manufacturing | San Diego, CA | $108K–$163K

Job Title: Sr. Supplier Technical Engineer

Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Category: Supply Chain / Materials Management
Employment Type: Full-time
Clearance Required: No
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Interview Travel Reimbursed: No
Schedule: Standard full-time hours

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $108,834 – $163,252

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Commission: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

• Benefits: Full benefits package available

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Supplier Technical Engineer (STE) to support the Investment Castings Supply Chain team at our San Diego facility. The ideal candidate will be technically accountable for assigned purchased parts across the entire product lifecycle—from concept to production—and play a key role in supplier quality performance, engineering collaboration, and technical problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical owner of assigned purchased parts, overseeing quality from New Product Introduction (NPI) through product lifecycle.

• Address and resolve complex supplier technical issues with innovative solutions.

• Communicate detailed technical requirements to suppliers, review designs/drawings, and support configuration management.

• Monitor supplier performance metrics and trends; work with sourcing teams to drive improvements using root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.

• Participate in supplier selection and qualification processes; act as technical SME for casting, brazing, and machining suppliers.

• Coordinate with internal engineering teams on Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI).

• Lead FMEA discussions, manage PPAP and FAPITP development in coordination with Design Engineering.

• Disposition Reject Notices (RNs) and handle Request for Technical Authorization (RTAs) with cross-functional input.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 3–5+ years of relevant experience, OR

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree

• Strong knowledge of engineering practices and process planning (e.g., drawings interpretation, tooling, NDT, functional testing)

Preferred Qualifications:

• High level of ethics and professionalism

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using tools such as 6 Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for internal and supplier engagement

• Familiarity with:

• Lean Manufacturing principles

• Six Sigma methodology (training provided if not yet certified)

• DOE (Design of Experiments) and project management tools

• Investment Castings, Sand Castings, and Machining Processes

• Solar manufacturing techniques (e.g., turning, milling, shop operations)

• Quality management systems and principles

Travel:

• Occasional travel may be required to supplier sites

This role is a great fit for a technically adept engineer with a passion for supplier collaboration, process improvement, and driving product excellence in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Senior Supply Chain Manager | Lead Procurement & Compliance | San Diego, CA

Position: Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: San Diego, California, United States (Scheduled work-from-home days available)
Travel: Not specified
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing and production industry, seeks a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead the Supply Chain Services group. This role focuses on supply chain compliance, procurement systems, and process management. The ideal candidate will be adept at driving strategy, managing compliance, and optimizing procurement systems to enhance organizational value while minimizing risks.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Area Manager, the Senior Supply Chain Manager will oversee a high-performing team, including managers, analysts, digital product owners, and compliance professionals. The role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders across various departments to develop and implement support and improvement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including anti-bribery laws, chemical management, trade compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley, and conflict minerals reporting.

• Oversee supplier onboarding and maintain supplier master data.

• Manage procurement systems, such as BaaN 5C, Infor LN, Coupa, Supplier Screening System, Service Parts Management, and Solumina.

• Drive process management initiatives, including Supply Chain Quality Management System, training, and process improvement.

• Develop and sustain supply chain strategies aligned with best practices in procurement, demand/response planning, quality performance management, and Lean principles.

• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., IT, Finance, Tax, GTC, and TMO) to develop and implement supply chain improvement strategies.

• Leverage expertise in governmental, environmental, and geographic factors influencing the supply base and regulatory requirements.

• Promote continuous improvement through Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred).

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Strong knowledge of global supply chains and procurement best practices.

• Experience in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, or engineering disciplines is preferred.

• Professional certifications, such as Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or Certified in Integration Resource Management (CIRM), are a plus.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring, training, and successfully leading teams.

• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma certification is highly desirable).

• Proficiency in supply chain software and tools.

• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $152,928 – $229,392 (USD)

This range reflects the expected compensation for this role; actual salaries may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical function within a dynamic organization, shaping the future of supply chain operations and driving organizational success.