Senior Buyer (East Coast)

Collectors Universe, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Fertility benefits

Commuter benefits

Educational assistance

401(K) Matching Plan

Vacation

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Flexible hours

Fun working environment

Job summary

Collectors Universe, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement of injection molded components, raw materials, and services for production. You will partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure readiness from tooling through ramp, while controlling cost and quality across multiple sites.

This role requires onsite presence at multiple US locations with travel up to 10%. You will drive supplier performance, manage tooling programs, and maintain accurate ERP data,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of BOM, production scheduling, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office; experience in tooling programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for injection molded components and raw materials, RFQs, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Execute cost-reduction initiatives through resourcing and should-cost analysis.
• Partner with engineering and operations on tooling and part development for production readiness.
• Coordinate across facilities to align sourcing strategies and supplier utilization.
• Maintain ERP data (pricing, lead times, MOQs) to support planning and finance.
• Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Cost reduction

New part introductions

Manufacturing knowledge

Negotiation

ERP systems

BOM & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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, the UK, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process. We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

We’re looking for a Senior Buyer to lead the procurement of injection molded components, raw materials, and services critical to the production process and supporting East Coast & international operations.

As a Senior Buyer, you are accountable for executing strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier performance, and driving cost, quality, and delivery outcomes across multiple facilities. You 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. There will be up to 10% travel within the United States. You’ll report to the Purchasing Manager and work onsite at either our Santa Ana, CA HQ or Jersey City, NJ location (either of these locations are preferred) OR our Plano, TX office. Onsite Requirement: This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.

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
• Coordinate across multiple facilities to align sourcing strategies and supplier utilization
• 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 production 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 You Are:

• 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

Preferred Skills:

• 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., CPM, CPSM, APICS)
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement initiatives and/or ISO, AS, TS standards
• Experience in global sourcing and international logistics

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. 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:

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
• Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
• Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
• Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Collectors uses e-Verify to validate your ability to work legally in the United States.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.

If you require an accommodation to apply or interview with us due to a disability or special need, please email [e-mail].

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For New York Residents: In connection with hiring, Collectors Universe, Inc. uses an automated employment decision tool (Brighthire) to assist in evaluating candidates. Collectors Universe, Inc. began using this tool in October 2026. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, a summary of the most recent independent bias audit of this tool is available from Brighthire . To request information about the type of data collected, its source, and our data retention policy, contact [e-mail].

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.