Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Senior Buyer

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Senior Buyer with 7+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and has experience working with suppliers in custom machining, mechanical fabrication, mechanical assemblies, metal distribution, and custom sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier selection and performance, including setting annual improvement objectives and monitoring results.
• Achieve lowest in-place cost for Boyd and its customers through strategic supplier management.
• Develop supply chain programs to improve inventory turns, reduce stock-outs, and enable flexible response to customer demands.
• Prepare commodity strategies to reduce the supply base and manage risks.
• Support new product development by sourcing components, negotiating prices, and managing customer flow-downs.
• Prepare and negotiate supplier agreements with key suppliers.
• Lead negotiations and implement projects for assigned commodities.
• Develop and maintain a list of Preferred Suppliers for each commodity, categorizing suppliers as Grow, Maintain, or Rationalize and executing associated plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and other functional teams to lead or assist in project groups.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal customers on activities and metrics, including Supplier Quality, Service, Cost, Safety, and Integrity.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree (or equivalent experience); MBA and/or APICS/ISM certifications highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain operations (industrial/commercial).
• At least two years of experience in a buyer/planner role.
• Sourcing contract administration and negotiation experience is highly desirable.
• History managing direct spend and establishing measurable year-over-year savings improvements.
• Strong technical and analytical skills; process-driven with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to drive results within a manufacturing organization while embracing Lean principles.
• Adept with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must currently reside within 50 miles/80 kilometers of the Billerica facility; no relocation benefit offered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing and implementing strategic plans for world-class sourcing of manufactured parts, preferably mechanical commodities.
• Experience supporting operations producing highly engineered mechanical product lines.
• International commodity sourcing experience.

Pay

$85,000–$105,000, bonus eligible.