Find and develop new suppliers, if needed, in accordance with global purchasing guidelines.
Develop and implement approved strategies that actively search for performance improvement and cost reduction opportunities by understanding customer needs, supply market trends, and innovation.
Manage the total lifecycle of a supplier contract, including submission to legal, expiration alerts, etc.
Segment suppliers and manage supplier relationships to drive supplier development and integration for existing, new and potential suppliers
Conduct and follow up Purchase Price Variance (PPV) activities, budgeting, forecast and actual, annual price negotiations, and any other initiatives.
Work closely with sales, order fulfillment, finance, manufacturing and other functions to establish an efficient and effective supply chain, which is measured on on-time delivery, DPPM, material costs PPV.
Manage commodities across all stages, including sourcing, receiving, warehousing, inventory, WIP, finished goods, to final expense.
Ensure inventory traceability and accuracy of values and counts.
Oversee support team members including buyers/purchasing agents, material compliance staff, and warehouse staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or relevant field.
Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in commodity management positions.
Proficient with MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and use of a PC.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary company information.
Ability to travel up to 25% to domestic and/or international sites as required.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Strong knowledge of and experience with site- specific commodities (e.g. synthetics, adhesives, inks, coatings, plastics, metals, PCBAs, and other electronics, etc.).
Leadership and change management experience.
Previous experience in a high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience with Epicor operating system (or similar ERP).
Extensive knowledge of the purchasing environment for the commodities managed with the capability to analyze business procurement issues, recommend solutions and strategies, and implement changes.
Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application (e.g. fact based negotiations and cross-functional team collaboration).
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage strategic supplier relationships, including relationship building, performance, development and integration.
Strong ability to balance inventory levels/inventory turns with customer and factory need dates.
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of customer service and internal stakeholder management.
Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong negotiation skills, including an understanding of legal terms and conditions.
Effective analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate market and competitive data.
Strong organization and problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as teamwork and interpersonal skills, to include the ability to develop high quality working relationships both internally and externally with customers and suppliers.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptive to internal processes and change, delays, or unexpected events.
Company Overview
Boyd 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 Information
This 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: Seattle, Washington
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Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.