Purchasing Agent - Resins at Stanley Black & Decker

Chesterfield, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Tools, HardwareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business/related field or equivalent experience
3-5 years professional Purchasing experience (including Resin experience)
Specific commodity experience preferred including steel, stampings, plastic resins and/or injection molding, powdered metal, hardware
Proficiency with MS Office with emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook
ERP/MRP experience

Responsibilities

Manage 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
Maintain close relationships with suppliers within assigned commodities and take 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
Serve as first point of escalation from Outdoor plants for all supplier related shortages
Identify gaps within the existing supply base relative to future product development and communicate the need to the Commodity Manager
Bring approved suppliers into development projects to support new product development
Monitor price changes and take appropriate steps for approvals of changes; implement and manage the change
Support cross-functional team initiatives around total cost improvements and supply vulnerability reductions

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supplier Relationship Management

Purchasing

Engineering Change Orders

Supply Chain Management

Commodity Management

Negotiation

Price Monitoring

Product Development

Stanley Black & Decker

About Stanley Black & Decker

New Britain, ConnecticutHeadquarters

1843Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Emerging Asian tool manufacturers increase competition, impacting market share and pricing.

Stricter environmental regulations may raise production costs for power tools.

Growing tool rental services could reduce individual tool purchases, affecting sales.

Differentiation

Stanley Black & Decker integrates WhisperDrive technology, enhancing product performance and market appeal.

DEWALT's POWERSHIFT system reduces CO2e emissions by up to 60%, leading in eco-friendly tools.

CRAFTSMAN's seven 2024 Pro Tool Innovation Awards highlight its industry-leading innovation.

Upsides

Partnership with WECS Renewables expands reach into the renewable energy sector.

Increased demand for eco-friendly tools boosts DEWALT's market traction in North America.

DEWALT's tool donation initiative supports tradespeople, potentially increasing brand loyalty.

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