Advanced Sourcing Engineer - HybridTowson, MD; New Britain, CT; -OR- Valley City, OH; United StatesMake A Difference For Those Who Make The World It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World . Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT , BLACK+DECKER , CRAFTSMAN , STANLEY , CUB CADET , and HUSTLER .
The Job: As an Advanced Sourcing Engineer (ASE), you'll be part of our Tools & Outdoor team. You'll get to:
Partner with cross-functional, Global Teams and manage Sourcing actions for the New Product Development (NPD) Process from End to End
In coordination with internal business partners and stakeholders, this role will lead: Sourcing of new components for assigned New Product Development projects; negotiations with suppliers for cost and service; and award decisions in collaboration with Lead Category Managers
Lead NPD negotiations for a component area (ex plastics, machining, casting, electronics, etc) when collective NPD negotiations can be leveraged, (acting as the "quoting agent" and serve our sourcing expert for this category to support other ASE's NPD projects)
Own the Costed BOM through the development process, report out on cost risks and opportunities, ensure data is accurate and timely
Partner with Manufacturing Site Operations to procure material for prototype and sample builds, enable master data set up and related pre-production launch documentation are completed, and prepare for launch readiness of materials
Communicate Sourcing status and obstacles to stakeholders to ensure alignment, and critical timelines and risks are clear with Project Management;
Identify the needed resolution of sourcing issues with support from Product Management, Program Managers, Demand/Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Global Quality, Category Management & Engineering Teams; Report needs for further escalation to manager and prepare briefing for upper management
Assist with the onboarding of new ASE team members
Participate in a stretch assignment each year such as a process improvement event
The Person: You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, etc OR Associates/Technical Degree with sufficient relevant experience,
1+ years experience in Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations role
Able to interact at a technical level with engineering, read technical drawings and related specifications documents for quoting and negotiations with suppliers; use this ability to challenge suppliers on costs related to design and manufacturing cost drivers
Very knowledgeable in at least one component area (ex plastics, machining, casting, electronics, etc) from experience or education; working knowledge in all relevant component areas used to manufacture our products
Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of successfully leading negotiations
Effective project management and leadership skills
Ability to quickly learn and adjust to internal processes in purchasing and related functions
Good understanding of culture within a large organization, or can establish it quickly through networking and interaction with key stakeholders globally
Ability to work under pressure in a professional manner, handle many tasks, juggle priorities daily
Mature skills in MRP (systems such as SAP) and Microsoft Office products (MS Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.).
The Details: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:We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll 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.
What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. 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!
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).
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The Salary range for this position is $62,200.00 - $100,200.00
- 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 Don't 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, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's 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.
Who We Are We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You'll Also GetCareer Opportunity: Career paths aren't 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 & PerksYou'll 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 you'll 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 that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:You'll 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.
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.
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