Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Senior Buyer

Job Description Boyd 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 Commodities
• Responsible 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 customers Qualifications Basic qualifications:
• 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) with a strong understanding, credibility, and comfort to work with front-line operations management and cross-functional teams
• Must have 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 improvements in year-over-year savings
• Strong technical and analytical skills; process driven with attention to detail
• Successful driving results within a manufacturing organization while embracing Lean principles
• Adept with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• No 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 preferred Compensation range $85,00-$105,000, bonus eligible Interview Requirements and Candidate Privacy Notice All 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 Locations Billerica Remote Type On-Site EEO Statement We 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. Accommodations To 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.