Full-Time
Buyer
Ocean Optics
51-200 employees
Manufactures portable spectrometers and sensing solutions
Compensation Overview
$75k - $85k/yr
Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA
Hybrid
Four days on-site per week are required; remote Fridays. Some travel may be required, up to 10%.
Bachelor's, Master's
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- A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
- Five to seven years of procurement experience focused on machined components, forgings, castings, or similar technical commodities is required.
- Strong knowledge of industrial supply chain standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements is required.
- Demonstrated success in managing projects is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work across cultures and time zones are required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications, enterprise resource planning systems, and lean principles is required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities are required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities is required.
- The position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- The position requires the ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Own an end-to-end procurement process, including request for quotation preparation, quote analysis, supplier selection, price and term negotiation, purchase order placement, and order follow-up, in accordance with internal procedures and system demand, technical drawings, qualified manufacturer listings, and applicable customer or regulatory documentation.
- Own end-to-end purchase order delivery management, including supplier schedule alignment, expediting, recovery planning, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time fulfillment of production demand.
- Develop, onboard, and manage supplier performance using business reviews, scorecards, and other tools.
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost reduction at the commodity level.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on logistics, discrepant material resolution, project needs, and documentation requirements.
- Support process improvement and daily standups.
- Work a flexible schedule, including early morning starts and some weekend hours, to support global sales and project teams.
- Travel as required, up to 10%.
- A master's degree or certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified in Planning and Inventory Management is preferred.
- A background in mechanical engineering is a plus.
- Knowledge of the oil and gas industry is a plus.
- Experience with Epicor enterprise resource planning software is preferred.
Ocean Optics makes compact spectroscopy hardware and related optical sensing tools. Its flagship products are miniature, portable spectrometers used to measure light across wavelengths for scientists and engineers in fields like chemical analysis, environmental monitoring, and industrial sensing. The devices work by detecting light that passes through or reflects from a sample and translating it into a spectrum—the distribution of light by wavelength—using optical components and a small detector. The company differentiates itself with a modular approach and small, affordable spectrometers that can be integrated into custom systems or handheld devices, enabling researchers to build compact spectroscopic tools rather than relying on large, expensive lab equipment. Ocean Optics' goal is to broaden access to spectral data by providing versatile, scalable sensing solutions that allow users to deploy spectroscopy across a wide range of applications and environments.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dunedin, Florida
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Halma reported 8% photonics organic revenue growth in FY26, lifting Ocean Optics demand.
- Ocean Optics added 2026 conference booths across Europe, Asia, and North America.
- Bioz engagement rose in 2025, improving citation visibility and lead generation.
What critics are saying
- Avantes and Hamamatsu pressure pricing and performance in compact spectroscopy markets.
- Moxchange LLC v. Ocean Optics, Inc. remains an active legal distraction and cost.
- Distributor dependence on Edmund Optics can weaken direct customer control by 2027.
What makes Ocean Optics unique
- Ocean Optics invented miniature spectroscopy and still sells modular instruments globally.
- Halma backed Ocean Optics since 2004, supplying capital, distribution, and operational stability.
- The Edmund Optics marketplace partnership, announced September 22, 2025, widens customer access.
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↑ 1%ORLANDO, Fla. - (August 14, 2025) - Ocean Optics, a pioneer in modular spectroscopy and a trusted name in optical sensing, is proud to announce a new Supplier Partner relationship with Edmund Optics.
To further enhance visibility and engagement, Ocean Optics has also added a Bioz Homepage Banner, ensuring that visitors immediately discover the powerful citation management capabilities available on its website.
Ocean Insight announces Richard Curran as new president.
Ocean Insight has been named the Best Place to Work in both Central Florida and New York state.
Orlando, Florida, USA (May 4, 2023) – Ocean Optics, a brand of Ocean Insight, introduces compact, versatile Ocean SR series spectrometers distinguished by their rapid spectral acquisition speed and high signal to noise ratio (SNR) performance.