Strategic Purchasing Agent — Global Supply & Development

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Willard (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in the United States seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage sourcing activities, supplier relations, and development projects in support of Global Supply Management goals.

This hybrid/onsite role requires coordinating with outdoor plants and regional procurement teams across Valley City, Willard, and Martin locations. You will maintain relationships with suppliers, execute purchasing for product development, and act as a liaison with plants to resolve shortages, while

Qualifications

• Experience in general purchasing and supplier management.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of supplier development and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close relationships with suppliers within assigned commodities and take a proactive approach in interfacing with them to resolve issues.
• 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

Skills

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in the United States seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage sourcing activities, supplier relations, and development projects in support of Global Supply Management goals.

This hybrid/onsite role requires coordinating with outdoor plants and regional procurement teams across Valley City, Willard, and Martin locations. You will maintain relationships with suppliers, execute purchasing for product development, and act as a liaison with plants to resolve shortages, while