Collectors

Senior Buyer

Collectors
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and sourcing for injection molded components, with a strong focus on supplier management, cost reduction initiatives, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in project management for new product introductions and skilled in utilizing ERP systems for procurement reporting and decision support.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementCost Reduction InitiativesProject ManagementLean Manufacturing

Tech Stack

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ERPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead sourcing activities for injection molded components, including RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
  • Manage supplier relationships against cost, quality, and delivery expectations
  • Execute cost reduction initiatives through resourcing, should-cost analysis, and commercial negotiations
  • Partner with engineering and operations on new tooling and part development
  • Project manage new part introductions and product launches from sourcing through production readiness
  • Coordinate across multiple facilities to align sourcing strategies and supplier utilization
  • Monitor supplier capacity, risk, and continuity planning
  • Maintain accurate pricing, lead time, and MOQ data
  • Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with production planners and inventory control to ensure timely delivery and optimal inventory levels
  • Ensure materials meet technical specifications and compliance requirements
  • Maintain purchasing records in NetSuite and generate decision-support reports
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives and supply chain process improvements
  • Travel up to 10% within the United States

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years of procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, bill of materials (BOM), and production scheduling
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated experience managing tooling programs and new product introductions
  • Excellent mathematics, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating pricing and supplier agreements
  • Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities across sites
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Preferred: Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments
  • Preferred: Familiarity with plastics manufacturing processes and tooling lifecycle management
  • Preferred: Exposure to supplier quality and development initiatives
  • Preferred: Industry-specific knowledge or certifications (e.g., CPM, CPSM, APICS)
  • Preferred: Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement initiatives and/or ISO, AS, TS standards
  • Preferred: Experience in global sourcing and international logistics

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Fertility assistance
  • Commuter assistance
  • Educational assistance benefits
  • 401(k) matching plan
  • Flexible time-off
  • Ten company paid holidays
  • Discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
  • Flexible schedules with varying shifts
  • Celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities

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Hard Skills
Injection MoldingCost AnalysisBill Of Materials (BOM)Production SchedulingTooling ProgramsNegotiationSupplier AgreementsContinuous ImprovementTechnical Specifications ComplianceSupplier Quality Initiatives
Soft Skills
CommunicationProblem-SolvingMathematicsCommercial AcumenIndependence
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteNetSuite
Certifications & Qualifications
CPMCPSMAPICS
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentMulti-Site ManufacturingPlastics ManufacturingTooling Lifecycle ManagementISO StandardsAS StandardsTS StandardsGlobal SourcingInternational Logistics