Hybrid Advanced Sourcing Engineer: NPD & Negotiations

Stanley Black and Decker Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits plan

Tool discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is hiring an Advanced Sourcing Engineer in Towson, MD for a hybrid role spanning New Product Development and strategic supplier negotiations. You will manage sourcing actions end-to-end, lead component area negotiations, and own the Costed BOM through development.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in purchasing or supply chain roles, strong negotiation and project management skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and global partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years in Purchasing, Materials, or Supply Chain roles.
• Able to read technical drawings and related specifications for quoting/negotiations.
• Knowledge in at least one component area (plastics, machining, casting, electronics, etc).
• Strong negotiation, communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional Global Teams and manage sourcing actions for NPD from end to end.
• Lead sourcing of new components for assigned NPD projects; negotiate with suppliers; support award decisions with Category Managers.
• Lead NPD negotiations for a component area when leveraged across projects.
• Own the Costed BOM through development; report on cost risks and opportunities.
• Procure material for prototypes and pre-production launches; prepare for launch readiness.
• Communicate sourcing status and risks to stakeholders; align timelines with Project Management.
• Escalate needs and prepare briefings for management; assist onboarding of new ASE team members.
• Participate in stretch assignments or process improvement events.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Drawing interpretation

Supplier negotiations

Global teamwork

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, etc

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker is hiring an Advanced Sourcing Engineer in Towson, MD for a hybrid role spanning New Product Development and strategic supplier negotiations. You will manage sourcing actions end-to-end, lead component area negotiations, and own the Costed BOM through development.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in purchasing or supply chain roles, strong negotiation and project management skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and global partners.