Collide, part of the Propelis Group, provides brand activation solutions across print, promo, digital and fabrication, supporting large and small brands around the world from brand creation to implementation. POSITION SUMMARY The Buyer is responsible for developing and managing a network of external manufacturing and supply partners across multiple sites and product lines. This role focuses on building strategic vendor relationships, sourcing new partners, and optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance. The Buyer partners cross-functionally to support production needs while ensuring competitive pricing and scalable vendor solutions that drive profitability and operational efficiency. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Builds and manages a diversified vendor pool to support multiple product lines and site requirements. Identifies, qualifies, and onboards new suppliers to expand capabilities, capacity, and cost competitiveness. Leads the RFQ (request for quote) process, sourcing and comparing pricing across multiple vendors to ensure best value. Negotiates pricing, makes packaging/product recommendations and finalizes production samples with existing and new suppliers. Manages vendor performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics; drives continuous improvement with partners. Oversees vendor-related budgets, ensuring alignment to financial targets and cost expectations. Partners with operations, production, and product development teams to align vendor capabilities with business needs. Supports multi-site sourcing strategies to balance capacity, mitigate risk, and ensure continuity of supply. Evaluates supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, and quality standards to ensure alignment with company requirements. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to resolve vendor-related issues, including quality, timing, and cost challenges. Stays informed of market trends, supplier innovations, and industry developments to enhance sourcing strategies. Additional duties as assigned. About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: www.TimetoCollide.com EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $50,000 USD - $60,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan. #LI-CC1 #LI-DNP