Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent – Onsite, Danbury, CT 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. This individual will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where the ability to multi-task is essential. Responsibilities 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. Serve as the 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 and 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, implementing and managing 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. Work on problems of moderate scope which are often routine. Exercise judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions. Apply learned techniques and contribute to analysis to solve problems. Qualifications 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. 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. Salary & Benefits 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 other benefits, dependent on the position offered. 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. Visa Sponsorship This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc). EEO Statement All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.