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

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. You99ll 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. You99re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn99t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You99re a curious problem solver who can bring big ideas to life. You99re creative and scrappy but can navigate a large organization with ease. You99re 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:

You99ll 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:

We want our company to be a place you99ll want to be 6 and stay. Being part of our team means you99ll get to:

• 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.

What99s more, you99ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We99re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We99re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we99ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That99s where you come in. Join us!

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• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

• 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 tool sand other partner programs.

We Don99t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you99ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world99s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

What You99ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren99t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You99ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you99ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that99s how the best work gets done. You99ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You99ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.