Purchasing Agent

Purchasing AgentThe 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 shortagesIdentify 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.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.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!