Purchasing Specialist at Kelly
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purchasing Specialist
We at Kelly hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Purchasing Agent to work at Stanley Black & Decker in Elyria, OH. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.
Pay: $35-38/hr based on experience
Hours: Monday-Friday Business Hours
This is a 6 month contract
This position is ONSITE in Elyria, OH must be able to commute to Elyria, OH
Why you should apply to be Purchasing Agent: Join a leading global company known for its innovative products and commitment to quality. Enjoy a stable work environment with a Monday-Friday schedule during business hours. Benefit from a competitive pay rate and the opportunity for professional growth in a strategic role. Engage in a dynamic workplace that values strategic thinking and negotiation mastery.
What's a typical day as Purchasing Agent? You'll be: Leading high-level negotiations with global suppliers to secure competitive pricing and optimize lead times, reporting to the Global Supply Management team. Cultivating and managing strategic partnerships within assigned commodities, ensuring accountability and swift resolution of operational or quality discrepancies. Executing all purchasing deliverables for product development cycles, identifying supply base gaps, and onboarding high-performance suppliers to meet project timelines.
This job might be an outstanding fit if you: Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Have 35 years of progressive experience in professional purchasing or strategic sourcing, with a proven track record of successful negotiations. Possess preferred experience in Electrical components, Motors, Bearings, Plastic Resins/Injection Molding, Powdered Metal, Hardware, and/or Packaging.
What happens next Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worryeven if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be Purchasing Agent today!