Purchasing Agent

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Makes sure price changes are monitored and appropriate steps are taken for approval of changes.
• Implements and manages the change.
• Supports cross-functional team initiatives around total cost improvements and supply vulnerability reductions.
• Performs all purchasing activities in accordance with current company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision and effectively in a team environment.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Vision
• Disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $68,600- $110,515 per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Schedule

Not specified.