Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

Boyd Corporation, a global market leader in custom fabricated solutions for the electronics, transportation, medical, and industrial markets, is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager to be based in Seattle, WA. The Purchasing Manager is an integral part of the organization who is responsible for commodities used within the site (and other divisions within Boyd as needed) and will secure long-term total quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and sustainability of direct material supply throughout the total product lifecycle for such commodities.

Essential Job Responsibilities

·         Responsible for all commercial relationships with suppliers, securing targeted levels of cost, quality, delivery precision, sustainability, etc.

·         Based on strategic direction from the Director of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain North America, develop and implement commodity strategies that meet internal and external customer demands in terms of best value (safety, quality, delivery, total costs and innovation) on a continuous basis.

·         Drive value by implementing strategic sourcing and entering into cost-efficient agreements that fulfill supply requirements.

·         Drive supplier performance, contract effectiveness, collaboration and integration, and deliver improved results with key suppliers within commodities. Responsible for supplier performance and rating based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

·         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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EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.