Senior Buyer (East Coast)

Collaborative Solutions • Santa Ana, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Collectors is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement of injection-molded components, raw materials, and services supporting production and East Coast and international operations. The role executes strategic sourcing initiatives, manages supplier performance, and drives cost, quality, and delivery outcomes across multiple facilities. It also supports new-part introductions and product launches, partnering with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure readiness from tooling through production ramp.

The position reports to the Purchasing Manager and is onsite five days per week at the Santa Ana, California headquarters or Jersey City, New Jersey location (preferred), or the Plano, Texas office. Travel within the United States may be up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, bills 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 and experience negotiating pricing and supplier agreements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with plastics manufacturing processes and tooling lifecycle management.
• Exposure to supplier quality and development initiatives.
• Industry-specific knowledge or certifications such as CPM, CPSM, or APICS.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous-improvement initiatives, and/or ISO, AS, or TS standards.
• Experience in global sourcing and international logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for injection-molded components, including RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance 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, ensuring manufacturability and scalability.
• Project-manage new-part introductions and product launches from sourcing through production readiness.
• Coordinate sourcing strategies and supplier utilization across multiple facilities.
• Monitor supplier capacity, risk, and continuity planning to support operational stability.
• Maintain accurate system data, including pricing, lead times, and MOQs, to support planning and financial accuracy.
• Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production planners and inventory control to ensure timely delivery and optimal inventory levels, minimizing shortages or excess stock.
• Work with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure materials meet technical specifications and compliance requirements.
• Maintain purchasing records in the ERP system and generate reports to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements; maintain documentation for audits and traceability.
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives and contribute to supply-chain process improvements and supplier-development efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Flexible time off for salaried employees.
• Ten company-paid holidays for regular, full-time employees.
• Discounts on select grading services for approved submissions.
• Flexible schedules offered by many teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior