Senior Buyer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 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
• 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
• 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

This is a Permanent position based out of Woburn, MA.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Company Benefits Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Woburn,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000