James Boykin, MBA
About James Boykin, MBA
James Boykin, MBA, is a Senior Purchasing Manager at Vizrt, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held various roles at companies such as InGenesis, NatureSweet, and Dell.
Current Role at Vizrt
James Boykin serves as the Senior Purchasing Manager at Vizrt, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he conducts sourcing and spend analyses to recommend purchasing policies that align with best practices. He manages contracts related to manufacturing, logistics, and the fulfillment of various projects, ensuring that procurement processes run smoothly. Additionally, he develops a vendor base across different supply categories through Supplier Relationship Management. His responsibilities include negotiating with external vendors to secure favorable terms and liaising with internal business units to meet demand efficiently.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Vizrt, James Boykin accumulated extensive experience in supply chain management. He worked at InGenesis, Inc. as a Service Delivery Manager for three months in 2021 and previously served as a Senior Client Operations Consultant for one year. His tenure at NatureSweet as a Replenishment Manager lasted from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on inventory management. He also held the position of Program Manager at Xenex Disinfection Services from 2016 to 2018 and was a Demand Supply Planning Manager at HEB from 2012 to 2016, all in the San Antonio, Texas area.
Educational Background
James Boykin has a solid educational foundation in business and management. He studied at Texas State University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus on Spanish and Latin American Business from 2000 to 2006. He later attended The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from 2007 to 2009. He further advanced his education at Florida International University, achieving a Master's degree in Business Administration from 2009 to 2010.
Career Development at Dell
James Boykin's career includes significant roles at Dell, where he worked from 2009 to 2012. He began as a Business Analyst for two years, focusing on data analysis and process improvement. Following this role, he served as a Federal Order Management Analyst for one year. His experience at Dell contributed to his understanding of supply chain processes and operational efficiencies, which he later applied in his subsequent positions.
Internship and Early Career
James Boykin began his professional journey with an internship at IMPACTO as a Non-Traditional Marketing Intern from 2008 to 2009. This role provided him with foundational skills in marketing and customer engagement. Additionally, he worked as a Bilingual Customer Service Representative at Checks In The Mail from 2005 to 2007, where he developed communication skills that would benefit his later roles in management and operations.