Purchasing Specialist at Stanley Black & Decker

Ciudad Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, ToolsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field or equivalent experience
3-5 years professional Purchasing experience
Specific commodity experience 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
SAP experience preferred
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
Fluent in English

Responsibilities

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
Support production plants with escalations
Identify gaps within the existing supply base relative to future product development and communicate needs to the Regional Procurement Manager
Bring approved suppliers into development projects to support new product development
Monitor price changes and take appropriate steps for approval and implementation of changes
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, exercising judgement within defined procedures

Skills

Purchasing

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Commodity Sourcing

Electrical Components

Motors

Bearings

Plastic Resins

Injection Molding

Powdered Metal

Hardware

Packaging

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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