Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

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 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000