Hybrid Global Purchasing Agent

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Martin (TN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision, 401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker工具

Job summary

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the overall sourcing activities around general purchasing, supplier relationship management, resourcing activities and engineering change orders in support of Global Supply Management goals and objectives. This hybrid/onsite role is based in Valley City, OH or onsite five days at Willard, OH, or Martin, TN.

You’ll engage suppliers, monitor price changes, support cost improvements and cross-functional initiatives while adhering to company policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years professional Purchasing experience.
• Specific commodity experience is preferred including; electronics, seats, tubing, tires, electrical, motors, bearings, powdered metal, hardware, and packaging.
• Proficiency with MS Office with emphasis on Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• ERP/MRP experience
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close relationships with suppliers within assigned commodities and take a 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.
• Be first point of escalation from Outdoor plants for all supplier related shortages
• 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.
• Monitor price changes and take appropriate steps for approval of changes. Implement and manage 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.
• Exercise judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.
• Apply learned techniques and contributes to analysis to solve problems.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier relations

MS Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Job description

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the overall sourcing activities around general purchasing, supplier relationship management, resourcing activities and engineering change orders in support of Global Supply Management goals and objectives. This hybrid/onsite role is based in Valley City, OH or onsite five days at Willard, OH, or Martin, TN.

You’ll engage suppliers, monitor price changes, support cost improvements and cross-functional initiatives while adhering to company policies