Senior Buyer
Core
Leading procurement of injection molded components, raw materials, and services for PSA's European manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Manufacturing Supply Chain)
Builds
Injection molded components, raw materials, and services for PSA's European facilities
Domain
Collectibles manufacturing (trading cards, autographs, etc.)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, cost reduction analysis, new part introduction project management, risk and continuity planning, ERP system proficiency, BOM and production scheduling knowledge, commercial negotiation
Preferred skills
Multi-site manufacturing experience, plastics manufacturing processes, tooling lifecycle management, supplier quality initiatives, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO/EN/DIN standards, global sourcing
Technologies
NetSuite, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing activities for injection molded components including RFQs and contract negotiations; Manage supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery; Execute cost reduction initiatives; Partner with engineering on new tooling and part development; Project manage new part introductions; Monitor supplier capacity and risk; Maintain accurate system data for planning; Support procurement reporting and spend analysis; Collaborate with demand planners for inventory optimization; Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements; Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC