Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Senior Buyer

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal by Eaton in Billerica seeks a Senior Buyer with 7+ years of manufacturing experience to manage suppliers, develop commodity strategies, and lead negotiations. You will support engineering and operations teams to optimize costs and delivery while advancing supplier programs.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, experience in mechanical commodities, and a track record of year-over-year savings. On-site role with a focus on lean procurement practices.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent; MBA preferred.
• APICS/ISM certifications highly preferred.
• 7+ years in supply chain operations with cross-functional teams.
• At least 2 years as a buyer/planner; sourcing/negotiation experience.
• Experience managing direct spend and year-over-year savings.
• Lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical and analytical skills; detail oriented.
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Select and manage suppliers; set annual improvement objectives.
• Negotiate price and contracts to achieve lowest in place cost.
• Develop supply chain programs to improve turns and reduce stock-outs.
• Prepare commodity strategies and supplier agreements; lead projects.
• Maintain preferred supplier lists; categorize suppliers as Grow/Maintain/Rationalize.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Operations on projects.
• Monitor supplier quality, service, cost; ensure safety and integrity.

Skills

Lean principles

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

BS/BA degree

MBA

APICS/ISM certifications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job DescriptionBoyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Senior Buyer in our Billerica location.Primary Function:Boyd Thermal by Eaton (Billerica) is seeking a Senior Buyer with 7+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, where multi- tasking is a must, then you will be a great addition to our Purchasing team. To be considered for the position, you must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral. The ideal candidate will have experience working with suppliers in custom machining, mechanical fabrication, mechanical assemblies, metal distribution, and custom sheet metal.Essential Functions:Senior Buyer of Mechanical CommoditiesResponsible for supplier selection and management. This includes setting annual improvement objectives and monitoring performance.Responsible for managing suppliers to achieve lowest in place cost for Boyd and its customers.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 the new product development engineering team by developing sources, finding new components that meet engineering specifications, negotiating price and customer flow-downs.Prepare supplier agreements with key suppliers. Lead negotiations and implement projects for assigned commodities.Develop and maintain a list of Preferred Suppliers for each commodity. Categorize assigned suppliers as Grow, Maintain or Rationalize. Develop & implement associated plans and execute accordingly.Key metrics are Supplier Quality, Service (includes delivery) and Cost, wrapped with Supplier Safety and Integrity.Maintain strong relationship with Engineering, Sales, Operations and other associated functional team leaders to develop, assist, and/or lead various project groups.Communicate activities effectively with suppliers and internal customersQualificationsBasic qualifications:BS/BA degree (or equivalent experience); MBA and/or APICS/ISM certifications highly preferredMinimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain operations (industrial/commercial) with a strong understanding, credibility, and comfort to work with front-line operations management and cross-functional teamsMust have at least two years of experience in a buyer/planner role. Sourcing contract administration and negotiation experience is highly desirableHistory managing direct spend and establishing measurable improvements in year-over-year savingsStrong technical and analytical skills; process driven with attention to detailSuccessful driving results within a manufacturing organization while embracing Lean principlesAdept with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and PowerPointNo relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles/80 kilometers) of the Billerica facility will be considered.Preferred:Commodity experience establishing and implementing strategic plans to deliver world class sourcing of manufactured parts, preferably mechanical commodities. Experience supporting operations producing highly engineered mechanical products lines is also preferred.International commodity sourcing experience is preferredCompensation range $85,00-$105,000, bonus eligibleInterview Requirements and Candidate Privacy NoticeAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.All Job Posting LocationsBillericaRemote TypeOn-SiteEEO StatementWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.AccommodationsTo request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.