Purchasing Agent

Stanley Black & Decker; Valley City (ND); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage sourcing, supplier relationships, and cross-functional projects in a hybrid Valley City, OH environment with onsite days in Willard, OH and Martin, TN.

You will drive cost improvements, coordinate with engineering and plants, and apply ERP/MRP tools alongside MS Office to deliver value and reliable supply for our global brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years professional Purchasing experience.
• ERP/MRP experience; MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with suppliers and manage procurement activities for development projects.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and plants and support cost improvements.
• Monitor price changes and manage supplier-related shortages and changes.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Creativity

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP

Job description

Purchasing Agent - Valley City, OH (Hybrid); Martin, TN (Onsite 5 days); Willard, OH (Onsite 5 days)

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

The 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. You will be a hybrid employee based in Valley City, OH or onsite five days at Willard, OH, or Martin, TN. You'll get to:

• 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.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You're a curious problem solver who can bring big ideas to life. You're creative and scrappy but can navigate a large organization with ease. You're agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we deliver top-notch customer experiences, always. You also have:

• 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.
• High degree of creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness to provide win-win resolutions.

The Details:

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!

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The Salary range for this position is $62,200.00 - $100,200.00. This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salar