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Boyd

Thermal management and sealing solutions provider

Procurement & Supply Chain Executive

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Washington, USA+29 moreMore locations: Pennsylvania, USA | Oregon, USA | Iowa, USA | California, USA | Connecticut, USA | Texas, USA | Florida, USA | New Hampshire, USA | Nevada, USA | South Carolina, USA | Boca Raton, FL, USA | Georgia, USA | Arizona, USA | Tennessee, USA | Virginia, USA | Arkansas, USA | Minnesota, USA | Colorado, USA | New York, NY, USA | Wisconsin, USA | Massachusetts, USA | North Carolina, USA | Missouri, USA | Ohio, USA | Indiana, USA | Michigan, USA | Illinois, USA | Alabama, USA | Idaho, USA
In PersonTravel, including internationally, is required.
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About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a relevant field is required.
  • At least 7 years of business or procurement experience is required.
  • Willingness and ability to travel, including internationally, to meet objectives is required.
  • A proven track record in managing strategic supplier partnerships, including relationship building, performance improvement, development, and integration is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of the procurement environment and the ability to analyze business issues, recommend solutions and strategies, and implement change are required.
  • A strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodology and its application, including fact-based negotiations and cross-functional team collaboration, is required.
  • Exceptional negotiation abilities, including an understanding of legal terminology and conditions, are required.
  • Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate market and competitive data, are required.
  • The ability to work with multiple organizations to develop high-quality working relationships internally and externally is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and Business Central is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and value.
  • Negotiate, establish, and manage major supplier contracts to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
  • Evaluate supplier performance continually and drive identified improvements.
  • Represent Boyd in supply-constrained environments, protecting brand reputation and maximizing operational resilience.
  • Manage and negotiate supplier price increases to control costs and minimize financial impact.
  • Optimize negotiated freight costs to achieve cost savings and supply chain efficiency.
  • Oversee tariff management to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Manage travel-related contracts, including hotels, rental cars, and airlines, to maximize value and service quality.
  • Provide strategic guidance to United States site-based purchasing teams and the international analyst team in Chennai, India.
  • Analyze and report on supply chain spending, identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
  • Ensure supplier accountability for quality standards and drive corrective actions when necessary.
  • Facilitate and support the cadence of sustainability information in relation to the supply chain.
  • Enhance the Control Tower Concept using data, technology, and processes to improve real-time, end-to-end visibility.
  • Strengthen supply chain resilience through multi-sourcing strategies and risk mitigation planning.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to maintain and optimize Business Central material supplier databases.
  • Partner with IT leadership to leverage artificial intelligence for supply chain evaluation and decision-making.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive reporting on global inventory and SAD metrics.
  • Monitor invoicing and negotiate favorable payment terms with suppliers.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in Business Administration or a relevant field is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
  • Leadership and change management experience are preferred.
  • A background in international supply chain management, Incoterms, and landed costs is preferred.
  • Experience managing categories such as converting, adhesives, films, polymers, foams, and/or liners is preferred.

About the company

Boyd Corporation designs and manufactures thermal management and environmental sealing solutions for electronics. Its products help remove heat from components and shield assemblies from dust, moisture, and other elements, enabling reliable operation of systems in data centers, electric vehicles, medical devices, and other high-growth markets. The company achieves this with a global mix of engineered materials, custom heat exchangers and interfaces, seals, and system integration services. Boyd differentiates itself through its scale, broad portfolio, and a history of strategic acquisitions (such as Aavid Thermalloy, GMN, and the Durbin Group) that expand capabilities in liquid cooling, HMIs, and advanced seals, allowing it to serve as a single partner for complex cooling and protection needs. The company's goal is to be a trusted technology partner powering essential systems by delivering tailored thermal management and environmental sealing solutions at scale.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Modesto, California

Founded

1949

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What believers are saying

  • Boyd’s March 12, 2026 divestiture delivered $9.5 billion, strengthening balance-sheet flexibility.
  • Boyd still serves secular-growth markets, including advanced electronics, electric vehicles, and healthcare devices.
  • Boyd’s preserved standalone operations let management sharpen margins, simplify focus, and pursue tuck-in acquisitions.

What critics are saying

  • Eaton’s March 12, 2026 buyout removed Boyd Thermal, slashing Boyd’s most visible AI-growth engine.
  • Boyd’s remaining business depends on fragmented industrial end markets and loses thermal cross-sell leverage.
  • If Goldman Sachs exits without a strategic buyer, Boyd Engineered Materials becomes a carve-out orphan.

What makes Boyd unique

  • Boyd’s engineered materials seals, shields, and insulates across EV, aerospace, and medtech.
  • Goldman Sachs Alternatives backs Boyd Engineered Materials after the March 12, 2026 Thermal sale.
  • Boyd retains segmented R&D and customer teams, preserving application-specific engineering depth.

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Yahoo Finance
Aug 17th, 2026
Eaton's Strategic Buyouts to Power Its Next Growth Phase?

Eaton's targeted acquisitions are boosting data-center and aerospace exposure, expanding its technology portfolio and strengthening growth across key markets.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 12th, 2026
Eaton completes acquisition of Boyd Thermal to deliver grid-to-chip liquid-cooling solutions for AI data centers

Eaton has completed its acquisition of Boyd Thermal, a leading liquid-cooling solutions provider for data centres, from Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The deal enhances Eaton's position as an end-to-end solution provider offering integrated grid-to-chip solutions for AI-driven data centre demands. Boyd Thermal, founded in 1928, employs over 6,000 people across manufacturing sites in North America, Asia and Europe. The company specialises in thermal components, systems and ruggedised solutions for data centres, aerospace and industrial markets. Eaton expects the acquisition to be accretive to adjusted earnings in the second year following completion. Boyd Thermal will be integrated into Eaton's Electrical Global business segment. The combined entity aims to deliver integrated power and cooling solutions addressing accelerating AI infrastructure requirements.

Boyd
Feb 25th, 2026
Boyd receives Gold Tier Partner 2 Win Award from BAE Systems.

Boyd receives Gold Tier Partner 2 Win Award from BAE Systems. Boyd demonstrates high quality and on-time delivery excellence with another BAE system Supplier Award Win. Boca Raton, FL - February 25, 2026 - Boyd, whose rugged, high-quality technologies enable critical aerospace and defense applications, announced it received a Gold Tier Supplier Award from BAE Systems. Boyd's exceptional performance and contributions helped support supply-chain success for BAE Systems' Electronic Systems sector. This newest recognition follows Boyd winning BAE Systems' Silver Tier Supplier Award last year, demonstrating continued excellence and improvement. "We are honored to receive Gold Tier recognition from our valued customer, BAE Systems," said Doug Britt, Boyd Chief Executive Officer. "Earning this top tier award highlights our unwavering commitment to quality, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement." BAE Systems' Partner 2 Win program recognizes operational excellence in its supply chain. Earning Gold indicates Boyd consistently delivers near-zero defect products on time in multiple categories, demonstrating reliability, precision, and operational excellence in mission-critical systems. Gold Tier acknowledges suppliers that exceed quality metrics with less than 233 defects per million parts (DPPM) and 100% on-time delivery. Boyd's aerospace and defense thermal technologies are designed to operate in the most dynamic, demanding environments which include flight, space exploration, and satellite communications. The company's solutions are optimized for durability, performance, and efficiency, enabling customers to deploy higher-density electronics with minimal maintenance. Boyd's manufacturing expedites customer speed to deployment through scalable, dependable systems. Boyd translates these dependable A&D products, such as liquid cold plates and heat exchangers, into other challenging markets that demand high reliability solutions such as data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, accelerating customer success across each industry the company serves. Have questions? Boyd Corporation is ready to help!

Business Wire
Feb 17th, 2026
Boyd doubles Mexico liquid cooling capacity to 460K sq ft for AI data center infrastructure

Boyd has announced a major expansion of its liquid cooling manufacturing facility in Juarez, Mexico, more than doubling capacity from 217,000 to approximately 460,000 square feet. The expansion aims to meet growing demand for AI data centre cooling systems from hyperscalers, colocation providers and enterprise customers. The facility specialises in coolant distribution units ranging from 0.5 to 5 megawatts, with plans to deliver higher performance levels. Boyd Juarez manufactures liquid cooling solutions including CDUs, direct-to-chip liquid cold plates, cooling loops and in-rack manifolds. "We anticipate AI data centre customer needs and market dynamics allowing continuous alignment of our operations, manufacturing capacity, and technology investments for cooling up to 5 MW and beyond," said David Huang, Boyd President of the Thermal Solutions Division.

Transport Topics
Nov 3rd, 2025
Eaton to Buy Boyd Thermal for $9.5B in Data Center Play

Eaton to buy Boyd Thermal for $9.5B in data center play. Deal is expected to close in Q2 2026. Eaton power block An Eaton power block. (Eaton Corp.) Eaton Corp. agreed to buy liquid cooling specialist Boyd Thermal for $9.5 billion to capitalize on heavy demand related to artificial intelligence data centers. Eaton, a more than century-old power management company, is acquiring the Boyd Corp. unit from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, according to a statement Nov. 3. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. The acquisition gives Eaton a portfolio of thermal-management products designed to control excess heat from data centers or in other applications across the industrial and aerospace sectors. Boyd Thermal's 2026 sales are forecast at $1.7 billion, the majority of which will come from liquid cooling. Eaton shares fell 1.8% as of 7:13 a.m. before regular trading in New York.