Senior Buyer

Collectors; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 73.792 - 97.590; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Collectors is expanding its PSA EU team in Frankfurt, seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement of injection molded components, raw materials, and services for European operations.

You will drive strategic sourcing, manage supplier performance, and partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure readiness from tooling through production ramp. Fluency in German and English is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Fluent in German and English, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional, international teams.
• 6+ years of procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOM, and production scheduling.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel (VLOOKUP).
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Lead sourcing activities for injection molded components, including RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure 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.
• Monitor supplier capacity, risk, and continuity planning to support operational stability.
• Maintain accurate system data (pricing, lead times, MOQs) to support planning and financial accuracy.
• Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with demand planners and inventory control to ensure timely delivery and optimal inventory levels, minimizing shortages or excess stock.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure materials meet technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in ERP systems and generate reports for 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.

Kenntnisse

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Production scheduling

BOM knowledge

Cross functional collaboration

Independent prioritization

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Engineering

Equivalent work experience

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (VLOOKUP)

Jobbeschreibung

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value‑added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record‑setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France.

With our proven track record of success, we are excited to expand our operations to Germany. As a startup operation in this new market, we offer a unique opportunity for innovative and driven individuals to make a significant impact. Join us at the forefront of establishing the PSA brand in Europe and enjoy the benefits of working in a startup environment backed by the stability and resources of a successful US business.

We’re looking for a Senior Buyer to join our PSA EU team to be responsible for leading the procurement of injection molded components, raw materials, services critical to the production process and supporting European operations. This role is accountable for executing strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier performance, and driving cost, quality, and delivery outcomes across multiple facilities. The Senior Buyer will play a central role in new part introductions and product launches, partnering closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure readiness from tooling through to production ramp.

You’ll report to the Director, PSA EU Operations / Director, Global Supply Chain and work from our Frankfurt, Germany office.

What You’ll Do

• Lead sourcing activities for injection molded components, including RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure 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
• Monitor supplier capacity, risk, and continuity planning to support operational stability
• Maintain accurate system data (pricing, lead times, MOQs) to support planning and financial accuracy
• Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with demand planners and inventory control to ensure timely delivery and optimal inventory levels, minimizing shortages or excess stock
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure materials meet technical specifications and compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in the ERP system (e.g., NetSuite) 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

Who Are You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Fluent in German and English, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional, international teams
• 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 Excel (VLOOKUP)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (e.g., BME, ELA, CIPS)
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement initiatives and/or ISO, EN, DIN standards
• Experience in global sourcing and international logistics

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is €73,792.11 - €97,590.07. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non‑discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set.

Reasons To Join Us

• The opportunity to be a part of our Germany operation and to make a meaningful impact on the successful launch of PSA in the EU
• A dynamic and collaborative international team
• An organization dedicated to supporting the passionate Collectors community
• A competitive salary and benefits