[Hiring] Purchasing Agent @Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Role Description

This Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the overall sourcing activities around general purchasing, supplier relationship management, resourcing activities, development projects and engineering change orders in support of Global Supply Management goals and objectives. This individual will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where the ability to multi-task is essential.

• Maintain close relationships with suppliers within assigned commodities and takes proactive approach in interfacing with them to resolve issues that may arise.
• Execute all purchasing related activities of product development as assigned within the specified commodities.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and plants in conjunction with the efforts of the Value Stream Management group.
• Support production plants with escalations.
• Identify any gaps within the existing supply base relative to future product development. Communicate the need to the Regional Procurement Manager so that development work can be completed in time to support projects.
• Bring approved suppliers into development projects to support new product development.
• Monitors price changes and takes appropriate steps for approval of changes. Implements and manages the change.
• Support cross-functional team initiatives around total cost improvements and supply vulnerability reductions.
• Perform all purchasing activities in accordance with current company policies and procedures.
• Works on problems of moderate scope which are often routine.
• Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.
• Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis to solve problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years professional Purchasing experience.
• Specific commodity experience is preferred including; Electrical, Motors, Bearing, plastic resins and/or injection molding, powdered metal, hardware, and packaging.
• Proficiency with MS Office with emphasis on Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High degree of creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness to provide win-win resolutions.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision and effectively in a team environment.
• Fluent in English is a must.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, internal wellness program.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products.
• Discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

• Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
• Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.