Procurement & Supply Chain Executive

Boyd-Autobody-&-Glas; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Executive to lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationships within its Engineered Materials group. You will negotiate major contracts, drive cost management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability across the enterprise.

This senior role requires extensive experience in procurement, global supplier governance, and risk mitigation. You will guide U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement experience.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Proven track record in strategic supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and major contracts.
• Negotiate price increases and optimize freight costs.
• Oversee tariff management and travel-related contracts.
• Provide strategic guidance to site purchasing teams and Chennai analysts.
• Analyze spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure supplier accountability for quality and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Cost management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

MS Office

Business Central

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Business Central

Incoterms

Job description

Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Procurement and Supply Chain Executive plays an instrumental role in driving the development and execution of innovative procurement and supply chain strategies within Boyd’s Engineered Materials organization. This role will cultivate robust supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, and implementing strategic cost management initiatives to optimize overall supply chain efficiency.As a key member of Boyd’s executive team, this individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the enterprise to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and sustainability. The ideal candidate will excel at fostering strong partnerships, proactively mitigating risks, and achieving cost savings while consistently exceeding standards of service and performance throughout the procurement and supply chain operations.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement comprehensive procurement and supply chain strategies in alignment with organizational objectivesManage and develop strategic supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and valueNegotiate, establish, and manage major supplier contracts to secure favorable terms and mitigate risksContinually evaluate supplier performance and drive identified improvementsRepresent Boyd in supply-constrained environments, protecting brand reputation and maximizing operational resilienceProactively manage and negotiate price increases with suppliers to control costs and minimize financial impactOptimize negotiated freight costs to achieve cost savings and supply chain efficiencyOversee tariff management to ensure regulatory complianceManage travel-related contracts, including hotels, rental cars, and airlines, to maximize value and service qualityProvide strategic guidance to US site-based purchasing teams and international analyst team in Chennai, IndiaAnalyze and report on all supply chain spending, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvementsEnsure supplier accountability for quality standards and drive corrective actions when necessaryFacilitate and support the cadence of sustainability information in relation to the supply chainEnhance Control Tower Concept using data, technology, and processes to improve real-time, end-to-end visibilityStrengthen supply chain resilience through multi-sourcing strategies and risk mitigation planningCollaborate with the engineering team to maintain and optimize Business Central material supplier databasesPartner with IT leadership to leverage AI for supply chain evaluation and decision-makingPrepare and present comprehensive reporting on global inventory and SAD metricsMonitor invoicing and negotiate favorable payment terms with suppliersPerform other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications, Skills, and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or relevant fieldMinimum 7 years of business or procurement experienceWillingness and ability to travel, including internationally, to meet objectivesProven track record in effectively managing strategic supplier partnerships, including relationship building, performance improvement, development, and integrationExtensive knowledge of the procurement environment and ability to analyze business issues, recommend solutions and strategies, and implement changeStrong understanding of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application (e.g. fact based negotiations and cross-functional team collaboration)Exceptional negotiation abilities, including an understanding of legal terminology and conditionsAdvanced analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate market and competitive dataExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple organizations to develop high-quality working relationships both internally and externallyProficient with MS Office software and Business CentralPreferred Qualifications, Skills, and ExperienceMaster’s Degree in Business Administration, or relevant fieldExcellent verbal and written communication skillsLeadership and change management experienceBackground in international supply chain management, incoterms, and landed costsExperience managing the following categories: converting, adhesives, films, polymers, foams and/or linersCompany OverviewBoyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material and thermal solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.Additional InformationThis document is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for performing this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.Boyd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disabilities age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.Location: Boca Raton, FloridaAll Job Posting LocationsBoca Raton, Boca Raton, Remote Alabama, Remote Arizona, Remote Arkansas, Remote California, Remote Colorado, Remote Connecticut, Remote Florida, Remote Georgia, Remote Idaho, Remote Illinois, Remote Indiana, Remote Iowa, Remote Massachusetts, Remote Michigan, Remote Minnesota, Remote Missouri, Remote Nevada, Remote New Hampshire, Remote New York, Remote North Carolina, Remote Ohio, Remote Oregon, Remote Pennsylvania {+ 5 more}Remote TypeOn-SiteEEO StatementBoyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.